In the Dumps
1997, Cantonese. Directed by Wai-lun Kwok.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
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- Released
- 1 July 1997
- Original title
- 垃圾年頭
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Wai-lun Kwok
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In the Dumps runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
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In the Dumps isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 1997. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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If you liked In the Dumps, try Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong, Still Human, The World of Suzie Wong.
Who directed In the Dumps?
In the Dumps (1997) was directed by Wai-lun Kwok and stars Ram Chiang Chi-kwong, Christine Shaw, Grace Leung Nga Yin.