Away with Words(1999)
Away with Words Synopsis
A Japanese man and a gay bar-owner in Hong Kong drink beer as they talk about their childhood and experiences.
Away with Words (1999) is a comedy and drama film directed by Christopher Doyle, released on August 7, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Tadanobu Asano, Georgina Hobson, Christa Hughes and Kevin Sherlock. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Doyle
- Writers:
- Christopher Doyle, Tony Rayns
- Producers:
- Noburu Uoya
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Doyle
- Composer:
- Fumio Itabashi
- Production:
- Time Warp Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Away with Words (1999) Trailer
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The making of Away with Words (1999, Christopher Doyle)
Behind the Scenes
Away with Words Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tadanobu Asano
as Asano Takashi
- Georgina Hobson
Georgina Hobson
as Georgina
Christa Hughes
as Christa
Kevin Sherlock
as Kevin
Mavis Xu
as Susie
- Takanori Kubo
Takanori Kubo
as Asano Takashi (Boy)
- Hatsumi Shimauchi
Hatsumi Shimauchi
as Mother
- Katie Kwan Siu-Wai
Katie Kwan Siu-Wai
as Police Constable
- Maurice Li
Maurice Li
as Bartender
- Barry Wong Lik-Hang
Barry Wong Lik-Hang
as Jimmy
- Gregory Derham
Gregory Derham
as Siren
- Fukaya Akari
Fukaya Akari
as Elder Sister
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Doyle, written by Christopher Doyle and Tony Rayns, produced by Noburu Uoya.
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Away with Words Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 15 ratings.
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Away with Words – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Away with Words online?
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Who stars in Away with Words?
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The main cast of Away with Words (1999) includes Tadanobu Asano, Georgina Hobson, Christa Hughes, Kevin Sherlock and Mavis Xu. The film was directed by Christopher Doyle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Away with Words released?
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Away with Words was released on August 7, 1999 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Away with Words worth watching?
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Away with Words (1999) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Away with Words?
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