A Fishy Story

A Fishy Story

1989 · 99 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Comedy

An aspiring starlet arrives in the Fragrant Harbor with dreams of becoming a star, whilst striking up a friendship with a wannabe cabbie who lives in the same apartment building.

Directed by Anthony Chan Yau · Written by Anthony Chan Yau

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