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Not Now But When
Not Now But When
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Not Now But When

Original Title: 朝生暮死

2011
23m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2011

Runtime

23m

Storyline

A young girl who believes that the world will end in 2012 lives only for the present. Working in a bookstore, she spends her days on menial day-to-day tasks and sitting on a roof to anticipate the end of all things. One day, the bookstore owner tells the young girl that she can do more than just simply wait. In a world where the future appears bleak and hopeless, should we prepare for a painless end, or it possible for us to stand up and make a change?

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
23m
Dec 11, 2011
Languages
Cantonese
Director
Chi Him Yuen
Production
Fresh Wave
Fresh Wave
Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Production Countries
Hong Kong
Official Website

Top Cast

3 Cast Members

Judy Mok Wing-Tung

Cheung Ki

Cally Yu Yeuk Mui

Owner of the Book Store

Wan King Fai

Customer

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