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The Absent
(作東)

Year: 2021
Country: Canada
Language: Cantonese
Run Time: 5 minutes

Many of us have held a spot for someone special, waiting for their presence at the table. To Henri, this dinner has him prepared for a long time.

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FilmSlam - Chinese Language Cinema

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Hao Cheng

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Dva Liu

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Dva Liu

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Hao Cheng

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Hao Cheng

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Henri Leung

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hcheng@circusimage.ca

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(作東)