When Hainan Meets Teochew
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| When Hainan Meets Teochew | |
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| Directed by | Han Yew Kwang |
| Written by | Han Yew Kwang |
| Produced by | Lau Chee Nien |
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| Cinematography | Long Fei Liu |
| Edited by | Grace Xiao |
| Music by | Neil Lim |
Production company | 18g Pictures |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | Singapore |
| Languages | Mandarin English Hainanese Teochew |
| Budget | $10,000 |
When Hainan Meets Teochew (Chinese: 当海南遇上潮州) is a 2010 Singaporean romantic comedy film directed by Han Yew Kwang, starring Lee Chau Min, Tan Hong Chye, Yeo Yann Yann, Alaric Tay, Catherine Sng and Soundarajan Jeeva.[1] It follows an effeminate man falling in love with a masculine woman.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Lee Chau Min as Hainan
- Tan Hong Chye as Teochew
- Yeo Yann Yann as Meihui
- Alaric Tay as Ah Guang
- Catherine Sng as Hainan's mother
- Soundarajan Jeeva as Teochew's landlord
Release
[edit]The film premiered at The Arts House on 3 December 2010.[3]
Reception
[edit]John Lui of The Straits Times wrote: "At times gaudily surrealistic, and at other moments down-to-earth, the movie showcases Han's command of both kitsch and kitchen-sink drama. What shines through is his voice: laconic, deadpan, warm and always entertaining."[4]
Li Yiyun of the Lianhe Zaobao rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 for entertainment and 3 stars out of 5 for artistry.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Lui, John (1 December 2010). "AS REAL AS IT GETS". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ 李亦筠 (2 December 2010). "男主角扮男人 女主角毛巾遮胸 他们都觉得是"牺牲" 访《当海南遇上潮州》男女主角". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore.
- ^ 李亦筠 (10 November 2010). "《当海南遇上潮州》列 NC16 韩耀光终感"突破"". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore.
- ^ Lui, John (1 December 2010). "Sweet bending of stereotypes". The Straits Times. Singapore.
- ^ 李亦筠 (3 December 2010). "《当海南遇上潮州》 新锐导演韩耀光独具风格 御用演员交出惊喜". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore.