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The Way We Are

20081h 31mAnn Hui
IMDb 7.5

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Cheung, a single mother living in an area with high crime rates, works hard to provide for her son while helping out her elderly neighbor.

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Hong KongWoman Director

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Way We Are (2008) about?

Cheung, a single mother living in an area with high crime rates, works hard to provide for her son while helping out her elderly neighbor.

Who stars in The Way We Are?

The Way We Are stars Nina Paw Hei-Ching (Mrs. Cheung), Cecilia Chan Lai-Wan (Granny Leung Foon), Juno Leung Chun-Lung (Cheung Ka-on), Clifton Ko Chi-Sum (Uncle Chuen), Mary Poon (Auntie Yiu). The film was directed by Ann Hui.

How long is The Way We Are?

The Way We Are has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008.

Is The Way We Are worth watching?

The Way We Are holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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