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| Filial Party | |
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| Directed by | Boris Boo |
| Starring | |
Production company | Clover Films |
| Distributed by | mm2 Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Singapore |
| Language | Mandarin |
Filial Party ( Chinese: 我是孝子) is a 2014 Singaporean comedy-drama film directed by Boris Boo, starring Christopher Lee, Mark Lee, Ann Kok and Hayley Woo.
- Christopher Lee as Peh Ah Beng
- Mark Lee as Liu Bai Wan
- Ann Kok as Woo Yishuang
- Hayley Woo as Yoona Zhuang
- Irene Ang as Felicia Chin
- Guo Liang as Yoona's Father
- Richard Low as Ah Beng's Father
- Liu Lingling as Ah Beng's Mother
- Kym Ng as Ah Beng's Wife
- Jimmy Taenaka as Patrick
- Ah Niu as Ho Kang
- Mindee Ong as Chen Ruiling
- Youyi as Julia
- Dawn Yeoh
- Andrew Lua
- David Bala as Indian Neighbour
- Tay Yin Yin as Liu's Production Assistant
- Ivan Lo Kai Jun as Elliott
- Chua Cheng Pou as Contestant
- Benjamin Heng as Director
The film opened in theatres on 8 May 2014. [1] The film was a box office failure. [2]
Laetitia Wong of Today rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and wrote: "Thanks to a riveting storyline and a subject we can all identify with, Filial Party is heart-warming and an adorably comedic outing for Boris Boo." [3] Li Yiyun of the Lianhe Zaobao gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 for entertainment and 2 stars out of 5 for artistry. [4] Hong Menyan, also of the Lianhe Zaobao, wrote a positive review of the film. [5]
Jocelyn Lee of The New Paper called the film a "refreshing take on filial piety bound to tug at your heartstrings." [6] Yip Wai Yee of The Straits Times rated the film 2 stars out of 5 and wrote: "When even an A-list actor such as Christopher Lee has to wander around naked to milk laughs, you know the movie itself does not have a stitch of credibility." [7]
- ^ 林明文 (6 May 2014). "《我是孝子》首款海报出炉". Shin Min Daily News. Singapore.
- ^ 李亦筠 (23 May 2014). "看《我是孝子》 印族学生哭半场". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore.
- ^ Wong, Laetitia (7 May 2014). "Filial Party". Today. Singapore. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ 李亦筠 (8 May 2014). "《我是孝子》 借偷窥反讽偷窥". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore.
- ^ 洪铭铧 (9 May 2014). "《我是孝子》 票房决定影响力". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore.
- ^ Lee, Jocelyn (7 May 2014). "FILIAL PARTY (RATING TBA)". The New Paper. Singapore.
- ^ Yip, Wai Yee (7 May 2014). "Review of movie Filial Party: Bits of realism are prized virtues". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- Filial Party at IMDb
| This article needs a
plot summary. (November 2023) |
| Filial Party | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Boris Boo |
| Starring | |
Production company | Clover Films |
| Distributed by | mm2 Entertainment |
Release date |
|
Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Singapore |
| Language | Mandarin |
Filial Party ( Chinese: 我是孝子) is a 2014 Singaporean comedy-drama film directed by Boris Boo, starring Christopher Lee, Mark Lee, Ann Kok and Hayley Woo.
- Christopher Lee as Peh Ah Beng
- Mark Lee as Liu Bai Wan
- Ann Kok as Woo Yishuang
- Hayley Woo as Yoona Zhuang
- Irene Ang as Felicia Chin
- Guo Liang as Yoona's Father
- Richard Low as Ah Beng's Father
- Liu Lingling as Ah Beng's Mother
- Kym Ng as Ah Beng's Wife
- Jimmy Taenaka as Patrick
- Ah Niu as Ho Kang
- Mindee Ong as Chen Ruiling
- Youyi as Julia
- Dawn Yeoh
- Andrew Lua
- David Bala as Indian Neighbour
- Tay Yin Yin as Liu's Production Assistant
- Ivan Lo Kai Jun as Elliott
- Chua Cheng Pou as Contestant
- Benjamin Heng as Director
The film opened in theatres on 8 May 2014. [1] The film was a box office failure. [2]
Laetitia Wong of Today rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and wrote: "Thanks to a riveting storyline and a subject we can all identify with, Filial Party is heart-warming and an adorably comedic outing for Boris Boo." [3] Li Yiyun of the Lianhe Zaobao gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5 for entertainment and 2 stars out of 5 for artistry. [4] Hong Menyan, also of the Lianhe Zaobao, wrote a positive review of the film. [5]
Jocelyn Lee of The New Paper called the film a "refreshing take on filial piety bound to tug at your heartstrings." [6] Yip Wai Yee of The Straits Times rated the film 2 stars out of 5 and wrote: "When even an A-list actor such as Christopher Lee has to wander around naked to milk laughs, you know the movie itself does not have a stitch of credibility." [7]
- ^ 林明文 (6 May 2014). "《我是孝子》首款海报出炉". Shin Min Daily News. Singapore.
- ^ 李亦筠 (23 May 2014). "看《我是孝子》 印族学生哭半场". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore.
- ^ Wong, Laetitia (7 May 2014). "Filial Party". Today. Singapore. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ 李亦筠 (8 May 2014). "《我是孝子》 借偷窥反讽偷窥". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore.
- ^ 洪铭铧 (9 May 2014). "《我是孝子》 票房决定影响力". Lianhe Zaobao. Singapore.
- ^ Lee, Jocelyn (7 May 2014). "FILIAL PARTY (RATING TBA)". The New Paper. Singapore.
- ^ Yip, Wai Yee (7 May 2014). "Review of movie Filial Party: Bits of realism are prized virtues". The Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- Filial Party at IMDb