The Way We Are
2008, Cantonese. Directed by Ann Hui.
Cheung, a single mother living in an area with high crime rates, works hard to provide for her son while helping out her elderly neighbor.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ann HuiDirector
- Nina Paw Hei-chingMrs. Cheung
- Cecilia Chan Lai-WanGranny Leung Foon
- Juno Leung Chun-lungCheung Ka-on
- Clifton Ko Chi-SumUncle Chuen
- Mary PoonAuntie Yiu
- YoYo Fong Cho-YiuYee
- Chan Lai-HingKa-on's Grandma
- Carson ChungSecond Uncle
- Ma Suet-YeeSecond Aunt
- Vincent ChuiUncle Yung
- Wong Ming-LokAuntie Yung
- Yuen Ming-HungKa-on's Cousin
Details
- Released
- 17 July 2008
- Original title
- 天水圍的日與夜
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Lou Shiu-wa
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How long is The Way We Are?
The Way We Are runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Way We Are have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Way We Are on?
The Way We Are isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 July 2008. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Way We Are?
If you liked The Way We Are, try The Safety of Objects, Bastard Out of Carolina, Hounddog.
Who directed The Way We Are?
The Way We Are (2008) was directed by Ann Hui and stars Nina Paw Hei-ching, Cecilia Chan Lai-Wan, Juno Leung Chun-lung.