Yim Chiu Tong’s main job for over 50 years has been to fix people’s pipes and sinks. But the hustle he’s best known for? Drawing graffiti promoting his services in his trademark style all across Hong Kong. We follow the “Plumber King” as he zips around town for a day.
00:00 Who is Yim 01:03 Why become a plumber 01:42 Why he started painting 03:06 How does he paint 05:00 He’s got his fans
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Producer: Cassie Fei Videographer: Cliff Man, Gavin Wong Editor: Gavin Wong Animation: Stella Yoo Mastering: Victor Peña
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