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Release Year1999
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes15
DirectorChristopher Doyle
WritersChristopher Doyle, Tony Rayns
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAway with Words
About Away with Words
A Japanese man and a gay bar-owner in Hong Kong drink beer as they talk about their childhood and experiences.
Directed by Christopher Doyle, Away with Words leans on a strong ensemble — Tadanobu Asano, Georgina Hobson, Christa Hughes — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1999.
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