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Ah Ming's Macau (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1996, Ah Ming's Macau is a notable film directed by Iao Ian Chu, running about 31 minutes.

What it’s about. Ah Ming is a film student in the U.S. who returns to his hometown to try to make the first Macao movie. While using narrative to depict Ah Ming's struggles to complete his own film, the director intersperses interviews of various Macao citizens who speak about their needs and feelings about their city. The final collage expresses the diverse voices of a city that faces a turning point in 1999, when it reverts to China.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ah Ming's Macau has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ah Ming's Macau page.

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Where can I watch Ah Ming's Macau (1996)?
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Is Ah Ming's Macau worth watching?
Ah Ming's Macau holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Ah Ming's Macau released?
Ah Ming's Macau was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 31 minutes.