

Permanent Residence
2009-04-23 · 115 min · ★ 5.6
The life story of a young man who has been pursuing an impossible love with his straight boyfriend and contemplating on the mortality of his loved ones.
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- Directors
- Scud
- Production companies
- Artwalker, Golden Scene
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
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Sean LiIvan
Osman HungWindson
Jackie ChowJosh
Lau Yu-HongNam
Jonathan Lee Yat-SingYoung Ivan
ScudGay Bar Couple
Yeung Yee-YeeWindson's Mother
Au Hin-WaiDr. So
Thomas PriceWaiter Jimmie
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