

In the Dumps
垃圾年頭
Synopsis
In the beginning of the year 1997, an ex-emigre man returns to Hong Kong, his city of birth and looks for a job. Unable to find one, he offers his services as an immigration consultant, and meets many people, including a lady with no past. A street Cleaner finds life with his pregnant wife and streets full of rubbish suffocating, and seeks new hope from the immigration consultant.
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- Director
- Wai-lun Kwok
- Screenplay & Story
- Wai-lun Kwok
- Original Title
- 垃圾年頭
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Ying E Chi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wai-lun Kwok
Wai-lun Kwok
Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Wai-lun Kwok
Vincent Chui
Department Leadership Roster
Wai-lun Kwok
Director
Wai-lun Kwok
Writer
Vincent Chui
Producer
Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Director of Photography
Wai-lun Kwok
Editor
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for In the Dumps.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Dumps
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In the Dumps about?
In the beginning of the year 1997, an ex-emigre man returns to Hong Kong, his city of birth and looks for a job. Unable to find one, he offers his services as an immigration consultant, and meets many people, including a lady with no past. A street Cleaner finds life with his pregnant wife and streets full of rubbish suffocating, and seeks new hope from the immigration consultant.
Who directed In the Dumps?
In the Dumps was directed by Wai-lun Kwok.
Who stars in In the Dumps?
The principal cast of In the Dumps includes Ram Chiang Chi-Kwong, Christine Shaw, Grace Leung Nga Yin, Anthur Lam Lai Cheung.
When was In the Dumps released and how long is it?
In the Dumps was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
