That Morning
2018 · 46 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama
Set in Hong Kong, Eya is a shy teen who takes writing as a way to escape alienation, bullying and loneliness. On the school fun day Eya remains silent in the interview, but she is not the only one who finds life is too hard to bear. Everything is changed that morning.
Directed by Wai Nap Wong · Written by Wai Nap Wong
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Cast
- Y Yi-Ngar Lau Eya
- C Cheng Tsz Kwan Alice
- L Lo Hei-Loi Eya's Mother
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Hui So-Ying Headmaster - W Wong Hin-Yan Mr. Yu
- C Clifford Tsang Man-Wai Eya's Father
- L Leander Lau Eya's Little Brother
- J Janice Chan Ching Yee Discipline Teacher
- C Ching Yan-fu Student
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