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Old Running Men

Old Running Men

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Old Running Men

2020

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Grandpa Chan, 73 and Grandpa Wong, 82, run into the mist of teargas and try to protect the young protesters from any harm. With all the dangers and hardships they have been through, to them retreat is never an option.

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Directed by: Willis Ho

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