The Way We Talk

The Way We Talk is a drama comedy centered on three individuals within the deaf community who navigate their identities through different forms of communication. Wolf grew up in a deaf household and relies on sign language, while Sophie uses a cochlear implant and struggles with the desire to be perceived as typical despite her speech patterns. Alan also has a cochlear implant and utilizes both spoken and sign language to promote diverse communication methods. Through their bonds of friendship and romance, the trio undergoes a painful process of self-discovery.

This Hong Kong production was directed by Adam Wong, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ho Hong. It is the second feature in Wong's directing timeline, following 99 Shorts. The film stars Neo Yau as Wolf Yip, Chung Suet-Ying as Sophie Fong, and Marco Ng as Alan Ng, with Nathan Chun-Hei Cheng, Wai-Hang Wong, and Hathy Law appearing as the younger versions of the main characters. Produced by One Cool Film Production, the movie has a total runtime of 132 minutes.