NEW SINGAPORE FILMS TACKLE
HORROR, FRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND MORE Ghost Child
Ah Boys to Men The Wedding Diaries II
Debuting at ScreenSingapore is a fresh slate of Singapore films that bring real heroes, supernatural and nostalgic themes to life.
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Riding on Asian horror is hair-raising Ghost Child, directed by Gilbert Chan, the hit-maker of 23:59. Says Gilbert, “I know audiences will enjoy the many stunts, underwater shoots, special effects and emotionallycharged performances.�
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Eleven years after One Leg Kicking, Singapore’s top comedians, Gurmit Singh and Mark Lee, reunite in Taxi! Taxi! – based on the true story of an ex-microbiologist-turned-taxi driver in Singapore. Director Kelvin Sng says, “Together with child talent and internet sensation Dr JiaJia, the trio displays superb chemistry whenever they are on screen together.�
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