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True Women for Sale
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True Women for Sale

2008-12-04 · 90 min · ★ 5.7

Drama

The story revolves around two women in the grassroots of Hong Kong society, struggling to survive and haunted by demons in their respective pasts. The literal translation of the Chinese film title is "I do not sell my body, I sell my uterus".

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Production details

Directors
Herman Yau
Production companies
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Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Prudence Liew Mei-KwanPrudence Liew Mei-KwanLai Chung-chung
Anthony Wong Chau-sangAnthony Wong Chau-sangLau Fu-yi
Sherming Yiu Lok-yeeSherming Yiu Lok-yee
Race WongRace WongWong Lin-Fa
Yumiko Cheng Hei-YiYumiko Cheng Hei-Yi
Patrick Tam Yiu-manPatrick Tam Yiu-man
Fung Hak-onFung Hak-on
Louis CheungLouis Cheung
Sammy LeungSammy Leung
Chapman To Man-ChatChapman To Man-ChatPoliceman
Derek Kwok Chi-kinDerek Kwok Chi-kinLeung
Terence TsuiTerence Tsui
Susan Shaw Yam-yamSusan Shaw Yam-yam
Jessey MengJessey Meng

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