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A comedy: .
Good for date night · friends night · teens
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A Japanese man and a gay bar-owner in Hong Kong drink beer as they talk about their childhood and experiences.
Hong KongGay BarCharacter StudyDialogue-DrivenChildhood MemoriesPersonal ExperiencesIntimateMelancholy
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Is Away with Words worth watching?
60
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Away with Words?
1 h 30 min
Away with Words runs 1 h 30 min.
Will Away with Words make me laugh?
Serious
No. It plays it straight.
Is Away with Words plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch Away with Words?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes. It's easy to follow.
Is Away with Words good for date night?
and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe
Probably. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. There's little romance in it.
Will Away with Words scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching Away with Words?
BleakHopeful
Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.
What language is Away with Words in?
EnglishJapaneseChinese
It was made in English, with some Japanese, Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, Japan, Singapore.