Chongking Express (2024): Cast & Plot
Chongking Express is a 2024 short animated comedy directed by Franchesca Pagatpat, starring Luke Millan as Jepoy and JM Royo. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Franchesca Pagatpat
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- UP Film Institute
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chongking Express About?
The premise of Chongking Express without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two friends embark on a quest to uncover allegedly planted marijuana in the backyard of their town’s mayor, only to encounter an appalling surprise.
Chongking Express Cast & Characters
Luke Millan leads the cast as Jepoy, with JM Royo as Jobert. Directed by Franchesca Pagatpat.
- Director Franchesca Pagatpat
- Luke Millan as Jepoy
- JM Royo as Jobert
More from Franchesca Pagatpat
More films directed by Franchesca Pagatpat: good night, dad. i love you. and after after hours.
Chongking Express Plot Summary
What happens in Chongking Express from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hong Kong police officer He Zhi Wu finds himself heartbroken when his girlfriend, May, decides to end their relationship on April 1st. Determined to test her sincerity, he chooses to wait a full month before moving on, believing that an ultimatum can help clarify their situation. As a sentimental gesture, he begins purchasing a tin of pineapples every day, all bearing the expiration date of May 1st. This date holds significance for him, as it is not only his birthday but also a favorite fruit of May’s. Therefore, if she hasn’t returned by the time he reaches 30 cans, he will take it as a sign their relationship has truly expired.
Full summary
The whole story of Chongking Express, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Chongking Express?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What item does Zhi Wu buy every day after his breakup?
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Chongking Express FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chongking Express, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chongking Express?
Chongking Express runs 7 minutes.
When was Chongking Express released?
Chongking Express was released on January 20, 2024.
Who directed Chongking Express?
Chongking Express was directed by Franchesca Pagatpat.
More films by Franchesca Pagatpat Who is in the cast of Chongking Express?
Chongking Express stars Luke Millan as Jepoy and JM Royo as Jobert.
Does Chongking Express have a post-credit scene?
No. Chongking Express has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chongking Express in?
The original language of Chongking Express is Tagalog.
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