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Time Still Turns the Pages
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Time Still Turns the Pages

2023-11-16 · 95 min · ★ 7.9

Drama

High school teacher Cheng looks back to his repressed childhood memories, as he finds an anonymous suicide note in the classroom. He strives hard to prevent another tragedy from happening, meanwhile facing a series of family problems, his wife is divorcing him, and his father is dying.

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Production details

Directors
Nick Cheuk Yik-Him
Production companies
Film Development Fund of Hong Kong, Roundtable Pictures, MM2 Entertainment
Countries
Hong Kong, Singapore
Status
Released
Budget
USD 415,000

Top Cast

Lo Chun-yipLo Chun-yipMr. Cheng
Ronald Cheng Chung-keiRonald Cheng Chung-keiCheng Chi-Hung
Sean Wong Tsz-LokSean Wong Tsz-LokEli
Hanna ChanHanna ChanSherry
Rosa Maria VelascoRosa Maria VelascoHeidi
Curtis Ho Pak LimAlan
Yukki TaiYukki TaiYoung Cheng
Nancy KwaiYoung Sherry
Henick ChouHenick ChouVincent
Joey Leung Cho-yiuJoey Leung Cho-yiuVice Principal
Lee Tim Long
John Ho
Peter Chan Charm-manPeter Chan Charm-manSimon
Rachel LeungRachel LeungZoey
Sabrina NgSabrina NgWong Ka-Yee
Jessica Chan Yee-ChunJessica Chan Yee-ChunMiss Chan
HippoHippo
Koyi MakKoyi MakMiss Leung
Luna ShawLuna ShawSister Ha
Chan Yu-Ting

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