The 50 Best Singapore Movies of All Time

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1. Apprentice (2016)

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Director: Boo Junfeng

Aiman, 28, is a correctional officer who’s just been transferred to the top prison in the area. He’s living with his elder sister, Suhaila, in a rundown housing estate. As soon as he starts working at his new job, Aiman starts to fall in love with a 65-year-old sergeant called Rahim. But it turns out that Rahim, who’s very charismatic, is the top executioner in the prison for years.

Rahim notices how tough and hardworking Aiman is, and when his assistant suddenly quits, Rahim asks Aiman to apprentice him. Aiman told Suhaila about his new job, but she was really upset because their dad had been executed, and Aiman knew it all the time.  – Singapore Movies

2. That’s the Way I Like It (1998)

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Director: Glen Goei

This captivating comedy, set to a captivating soundtrack of dance hits from the ’70s, provides an irreverent and irreverent exploration of disco culture. The story follows Hock, a humble underachiever, who finds solace in disco when his beloved kung fu film is replaced by a low-budget Saturday Night Fever remake (1977).

In a shocking twist, the main character of the film appears to come to life and becomes Hock’s protector, teaching him about life, romance, and the magic of disco. Featuring catchy music and daring styles from the unparalleled disco era, this tale of an ordinary man’s rise to success is sure to captivate audiences.  – Singapore Movies

3. Ilo Ilo (2013)

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Director: Anthony Chen

Ilo is a 1997 novel set in Singapore, which focuses on the relationship between a newly arrived Filipino maid, Teresa, and the Lim family. Like many Filipino women, Teresa has come to Singapore seeking a better life, and her arrival further exacerbates the already strained relationship between her and her father, Jiale.

Despite their difficulties, Jiale and Teresa begin to form a special bond, and soon become an integral part of the Lim family. This novel is set during the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, which is beginning to affect the region.  – Singapore Movies

4. Ramen Shop (2018)

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Director: Eric Khoo

This is a story about a young guy in Japan who cooks ramen at his dad’s famous restaurant. After his dad passes away, he finds a video on the internet about Singaporean food and decides to go and meet the woman who uploaded it.

His mom passed away and he lived in Singapore until he was 10, so he goes looking for her brother who still runs the restaurant. They get to know each other through cooking, and he learns how to make Chinese food and finds inspiration for his restaurant back home.  – Singapore Movies

5. Bugis Street (1995)

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Director: Yonfan

Lian is a seventeen-year-old maidservant to a wealthy family in Malaysia. Her sheltered life is abruptly disrupted when she is assigned to work at a modest hotel situated close to Bugis Street in Singapore.

Living among transvestites and transsexuals who subsist on the street, Lian is soon exposed to a new world of life.  – Singapore Movies

6. 23:59 (2011)

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Director: Gilbert Chan

There had been a widespread rumor among the soldiers that a mad woman had passed away on the island at the same time each night, and it was believed that her ghost had returned to torment the soldiers. Tan, an introverted individual from the platoon, had been one of the most vocal proponents of this theory.

He had attempted to persuade his friend, Jeremy, that the mad woman had been visiting him nightly, but Jeremy had dismissed his claims, claiming that there was no such thing as ghosts in the real world, only in the imagination of the individual.

During the thirty-kilometer trek for the platoon through the woods, Tan had been found dead near the river, his limbs twisted peculiarly and his face expressionless of fear. Embittered, Jeremy decided to investigate the soldier’s death, believing that it had not been an accident as the military officers believed, to confront the soldier’s deepest fears.  – Singapore Movies

7. Lang Tong (2014)

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Director: Sam Loh

Zach is a ruthless serial seduction and deceitful con artist who meets Li Ling a seductive and affluent woman who serves a delectable bowl of pork ribs. Things take a turn for the worse when Zach meets the younger sister of Li Ling, the radiantly beautiful Li Er.

Zach’s infatuation for Li Er quickly turns into an affair between the two of them, and Li Er persuades Zach to assist her in the attempted murder of her elder sister, whom she blames for the death of her mother. However, the situation quickly becomes more complicated than initially anticipated.  – Singapore Movies

8. Grisse (TV Series 2018)

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Director: Mike Wiluan

Set in the mid-nineteenth century, during Dutch India’s colonial period, the series follows a cast of unlikely characters as they rise against a tyrannical governor and finally face their destiny.  – Singapore Movies

9. Mr. Midnight: Beware the Monsters (TV Series 2022)

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Director: Yee-Wei Chai

As a young adolescent, Tyar experiences supernatural occurrences. Initially, he interprets these occurrences as a way to cultivate his online spirit hunter’ identity, which is known as Mr. Midnight. As time passes, the group finds themselves in increasingly dangerous situations.

Tyler also begins to uncover a family secret, which may lead to the discovery of a key that could not only protect them but also their home. As the story progresses, Tyar and his four friends, Ling, Nat, and Zoe, as well as Ben, begin to confront their inner demons. As Tyler’s visions become increasingly vivid, his friends find themselves involved in a game of cat and mouse with a malicious spirit.  – Singapore Movies

10. Circle Line (2023)

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Director: J.D. Chua

The narrative unfolds in a Southeast Asian metropolis, with a group of commuters embarking on the last subway home journey when the train abruptly veers off-track and collides with an abandoned tunnel. The remaining commuters are pursued by an unidentified creature, and the mother, Yi Ling, is consumed with guilt over the death of her husband and the near-murder of her son Lucas, while Janice, the student, is struggling with a strained relationship with her father.

When the monster kidnaps Lucas, Yi Ling’s protective instincts are once again triggered, and duty engineers return to the subway control headquarters to attempt to comprehend the situation and rescue any survivors.  – Singapore Movies

11. In the Room (2015)

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Director: Eric Khoo

The six stories in this collection all take place shortly after the British surrendered to Japanese forces in Singapore in the year 1942. All of the stories, which involve sex, take place in the same Singapore hotel room. The stories are composed of six different couples from Japan, Britain, and China, and span several decades. The first segment is a story of a gay love affair between two middle-aged men, one of whom does not wish to leave Singapore without the other, and the other who wishes to remain.

The second segment is a tale of a young woman learning how to use her sexuality against a young man. The third segment is about a band playing at a hotel on New Year’s Eve, after which the couple indulges in an orgy with a large quantity of drugs. The fourth segment is about a transgender woman and her friend, who are excited about the upcoming gender-change surgery. The fifth segment is about a young woman’s first time, and the sixth segment is about a search for a missing young man.  – Singapore Movies

12. Before Life After Death (2022)

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Director: Anshul Tiwari

When a young girl, Gauri, is faced with a difficult decision, her only chance of survival lies in forming an unlikely alliance with a medical student, Radhika, who is struggling with a painful past.  – Singapore Movies

13. The Gene Generation (2007)

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Director: Pearry Reginald Teo

In a dystopian future, Michelle faces daily combat against DNA hackers who utilize their abilities to hack into human bodies and perpetrate murder. She is a serial killer, struggling with her past and her brother’s impulsiveness. Jackie, on the other hand, is constantly trying to keep his sister, Michelle, out of trouble. However, when Jackie is involved in a minor theft, he is drawn into the criminal underworld, where he is exposed to DNA hackers, loan sharks, and gang violence.

Jackie’s desire for the respect he has never received from the world only makes it more difficult for him to detach himself from the criminal underworld, against his sister’s wishes. Michelle has always desired to leave the city to lead a tranquil and peaceful life, however, as her emotions and gunfire become intertwined, she and Jackie find themselves in a battle between their lives and the reality that, despite the immoral nature of the world, love still survives and blood is stronger than water.  – Singapore Movies

14. Siew Lup (2016)

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Director: Sam Loh

Mia, a former prostitute, is the wife of Quan, a roast meat shop proprietor, played by Sunny Pang. After enduring physical abuse from Quan, Mia meets Wu, a funeral service director, played by Louis Wu. A plot twist ensues when Wu and Mia form a romantic relationship behind Quan’s back while Wu is secretly pursuing Xuan, played by Melody Low.  – Singapore Movies

15. Perfect Girl (2014)

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Director: Jason Chan

The story follows the courtship of Stan and Jenny, who have been in a romantic relationship since high school. Despite exchanging letters over school holidays, they rarely interacted in person, exchanging only a glance and a smile.

Throughout the years, they had romantic notions of how perfect they could be as a couple. After ten years, they meet and have the opportunity to make their dreams a reality, however, they are hindered by self-doubt, fear of being rejected, and the fear of losing their romantic notions.  – Singapore Movies

16. A Land Imagined (2018)

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Director: Siew Hua Yeo

A solitary Chinese construction worker goes missing at a land reclamation site in Singapore, and a disturbed police investigator must enter the mind of the missing worker to uncover the truth underneath the sand.  – Singapore Movies

17. The Kid from the Big Apple (2016)

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Director: Jess Teong

Elders don’t like the younger generation because they think they’re too wild/carefree and have no morals. Young people don’t like their elders because they think they look like they’re part of a museum. Unfortunately, this is becoming more and more common all over the world. The director wants to tell this story funnily and hopes that this little bit of life touches people’s hearts.  – Singapore Movies

18. The Maid (2005)

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Director: Kelvin Tong

Rosa Dimaano, an eighteen-year-old maid from the Philippines, arrives in Singapore to support her family and works as a maid at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Teo, artists of the Chinese Opera troupe. During the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, thirty days of the year are dedicated to the opening of the gates of Hell, which the Chinese believe to be the seventh moon.

During this period, vengeful spirits and hungry ghosts roam among the living in search of revenge and justice, until the gates of Hell are closed for another year. On the day of the opening of the seventh moon, Rosa is offered a job on the sidewalk, however, she breaks a fundamental rule and insults the spirits, resulting in her being haunted by ghosts all over the place.

After Ah-Soon refers to her as Esther Santos, and Rosa finds some belongings belonging to the unknown Esther, she reveals a dark and frightening secret about the history of her masters. Later, Ms. Teo informs her of their beliefs and the importance of honoring the dead during the seventh moon.  – Singapore Movies

19. Wet Season (2019)

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Director: Anthony Chen

The plot follows Ling, a Mandarin-speaking teacher, as she attempts unsuccessfully to conceive a baby through in vitro fertilization (IVF) while tending to her ailing in-law.

Along the way, she is seduced by a promising student whose parents appear to have abandoned him. Outside, the monsoon season is in full swing, however, Ling’s inner conflicts are about to cause her a great deal of distress.  – Singapore Movies

20. Geylang (2022)

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Director: Boi Kwong

The story follows five different people as they struggle with money, class, goals, and love in the city of Geylang.  – Singapore Movies

21. Ajoomma (2022)

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Director: Shuming He

The story follows a widow who is obsessed with Korean telenovelas as she embarks on her first international trip to the capital city of Seoul and encounters more than she bargained for.  – Singapore Movies

22. The Game (Short 2017)

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Director: Lasse Nielsen

A group of 8-year-olds plays a game of spin the bottle and get some pretty wild results.  – Singapore Movies

23. Serangoon Road (TV Mini-Series 2013)

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Director: Tony Tilse

The year 1964 marks the end of British colonial rule in Singapore and the beginning of a new era for the island nation. The city-state’s identity is rooted in a single main road that runs through it. Whether it be culture, crime, politics, patriotism, espionage, or business, all roads lead to the bustling city-state of Singapore. In this novel, Sam Callaghan joins forces with Kang and Patricia Cheng to help solve a case.

Although Patricia is not a detective herself, she recognizes the need for a reliable investigator with connections in the local communities and ex-patients. Sam, on the other hand, has a lot of baggage to bear, having spent his childhood in a prisoner-of-war camp and having had a successful career as a Military Intelligence officer during the Malayan Emergency. The cases handled by the Chang Detective Agency range from the commonplace to conspiracy and events with global ramifications.  – Singapore Movies

24. Ah Girls Go Army (2022)

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Director: Jack Neo

The narrative follows the first group of female cadets as they undertake and complete National Service in Singapore.  – Singapore Movies

25. Seven Days (2023)

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Director: Grace Wu

Aishi is a spiritual being who has been journeying around the globe for two decades until she mistakenly assumes her brother’s identity and begins a seven-day incredible journey.  – Singapore Movies

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26. 15: The Movie (2003)

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Director: Royston Tan

Five Singaporean teenagers, separated from their parents and society at large, embark on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and self-discovery. As they navigate the shadows of a vast metropolis, they create a world where gangs, drugs, and fighting are commonplace, piercings, self-harm, and suicide are commonplace, and brotherhood is paramount. 15 is a fast-paced, fast-paced, and fast-paced novel that chronicles the lives of these boys.  – Singapore Movies

27. Chasing the Present (2019)

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Director: Mark Waters

The protagonist is an affluent young man who is plagued by anxiety. He seeks to explore the reasons why someone who appears to have everything in the world experiences debilitating panic attacks in the hopes of finding a way to overcome his debilitating anxiety.

On a journey that takes him from the hustle and bustle of New York City to the seclusion of the Ganges River and the forests of Peru, he uncovers profound truths about himself and his identity.  – Singapore Movies

28. Revenge of the Pontianak (2019)

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Director: Gavin Yap

In 1965, a small village in Malaysia assisted in the preparation of a young man, Khalid, and his fiancée, Siti, for their wedding. However, shortly thereafter, a prolonged period of darkness descends upon the village, as a series of mysterious deaths and supernatural occurrences cause widespread fear and apprehension among the inhabitants.

The events culminate in Khalid’s confession to the murder of a young woman he had impregnated several years previously, who is now thought to have resurfaced as a Vampyre. To eliminate this malicious vampire, all of the men in the village conspire to venture into the jungle in search of her.  – Singapore Movies

29. The Faith of Anna Waters (2016)

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Director: Kelvin Tong

When Jamie, a young and successful journalist, learns that her sister has passed away mysteriously, she embarks on a journey to Singapore to discover the cause of her sister’s death. Upon her arrival, she uncovers multiple deaths associated with her sister’s death and must team up with her sister’s spouse to defeat a demon entity that is utilizing modern technology to fulfill an ancient purpose.  – Singapore Movies

30. Lucky Boy (2017)

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Director: Boris Boo

Lin Yu is a protagonist who is perpetually afflicted with misfortune and is constantly one step ahead of the competition. He has been in love with Zhang Qingqing since primary school and has continued to demonstrate his affection for her throughout his entire life.  – Singapore Movies

31. The Return of the Condor Heroes (TV Series 2022)

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Director: Feng Lin

The novel chronicles the forbidden love affair of the period between the noble Yang Guo and the treacherous Xiao Long Nu, the orphaned son of a traitor who was raised by the cold and beautiful Xiao Long Nu as his mentor. Throughout the narrative, the two protagonists confront the complexities of their relationship in order to reclaim the true meaning of love.  – Singapore Movies

32. Pleasure Factory (2007)

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Director: Ekachai Uekrongtham

One night in the red light district of Singapore, you’ll get to see how the lives of people who want to have fun and people who provide fun come together.  – Singapore Movies

33. Tomorrow is a Long Time (2023)

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Director: Zhi Wei Jow

The story follows a widower who finds it increasingly difficult to maintain a meaningful relationship with his emotionally fragile teenage son amidst the hectic environment of modern Singapore.  – Singapore Movies

34. Be with Me (2005)

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Director: Eric Khoo

Be with Me is a story about love and loneliness. It’s about an old, lonely shopkeeper who’s lost faith in life after the death of his wife. But he’s saved from despair when he reads an autobiography and meets the author, who happens to be deaf and blind.

Plus, there’s a 50-year-old security guard who lives for good food and a beautiful executive woman who lives in his building. But if it’s easy to get the food, it’s not so easy to get the woman’s heart. And finally, two teenage schoolgirls meet online and fall in love.  – Singapore Movies

35. LookAtMe (2022)

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Director: Ken Kwek

Youtuber posts a funny video to mock a church pastor because he’s gay and his twin brother is gay. He gets crucified by the media, gets put on trial, and is up against a whole culture that could ruin his family.  – Singapore Movies

36. Love Cuts (2010)

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Director: Gerald Lee

Cecilia, also known as Sissy, is a forty-something seamstress. Her husband, Wai Mun, is the captain of a renowned Chinese restaurant. Despite his dissatisfaction with his life since his migration to Singapore from Hong Kong, Wai and Sissy remain a loving and contented couple.

They have a son aged fifteen and a daughter aged nine, who is very close to Sissy and provides her with a great deal of joy and solace. However, one day, Sissy experiences a lump on her left breast, which is accompanied by a flood of complex emotions.  – Singapore Movies

37. Dance of the Dragon (2008)

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Director: John Radel

Contrary to his parents’ wishes, Tae emigrated to Singapore to pursue his career as a dancer. His mentor, Emi, wishes to return to the stage and finds a friend in Tae. The close relationship between the two causes Emi’s domineering friend, Cheng, to become jealous.  – Singapore Movies

38. Dreaming & Dying (2023)

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Director: Nelson Yeo

The plot follows three middle-aged individuals as they are confronted with their inner conflicts and the re-emergence of a long-forgotten romantic relationship.  – Singapore Movies

39. The Girl He Never Noticed (TV Mini-Series 2022)

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Director: Beatrice Chia

The plot follows the journey of Jade, a talented barista and single mother, as she struggles to provide for her family while working at a cafe in her local area. However, her luck changes when she meets Eros, the handsome yet domineering son of a wealthy shipping magnate.  – Singapore Movies

40. 100 Yards (2019)

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Director: Dale Fabrigar

The plot follows a renowned yet flawed college athlete who rejects the NFL to locate his missing mother, only to discover that he is suffering from an illness that will lead him on a journey of self-discovery.  – Singapore Movies

41. Zombiepura (2018)

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Director: Jacen Tan

When a mysterious virus erupts in an isolated military compound, a laid-back reservist and his hardened commander must collaborate to survive and rediscover what it is to be a real soldier.  – Singapore Movies

42. Faculty (TV Series 2017)

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Director: Gerald Lee

The series kicks off with a shocking turn of events, as the faculty is caught up in the latest scandal. A video has surfaced online of a teacher and student having a sexual encounter, but there’s not much to go on about who they are. As the story progresses, the true nature of the video starts to reveal itself.

We’re taken back to the start of the series, as Sylvia, a new Assistant Professor, starts her first day of school with Philip, a promising student. At first, Sylvia has the backing of her Dean, who seems to care about her. Unfortunately, the teaching faculty is divided along party lines, with her nemesis, Madelyn Crenshaw, being the most aggressive and determined to get rid of her.  – Singapore Movies

43. Haunted Changi (2010)

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Director: Andrew Lau

In January 2010, a team of local filmmakers embarked on a journey to uncover the mysterious and macabre history of Singapore’s renowned ‘Old Changi Hospital’. This film brings together the footage of the original ‘Haunted Changi film crew to provide a comprehensive account of the events that transpired.  – Singapore Movies

44. Ah Boys to Men 3: Frogmen (2015)

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Director: Jack Neo

In one of the alternate versions of the story, Ken, his brother Lobang, and his friend Wayang King all join the Navy Diving Unit and have to work through challenges and personal struggles to become better people.  – Singapore Movies

45. Cyber Wars (2004)

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Director: Jian Hong Kuo

The story takes place shortly in the city-state of Sintawan in the Asian nation of Sintawan. Everyone’s identity is stored in the mega-data base known as CyberLink, and the only way to access it is through the use of illicit simulated identity implants known as sims.

The young bounty hunter who lives for the pursuit of sims finds herself in the unlikely company of a law enforcement detective who believes the CyberLink system is being manipulated for a malicious and deadly purpose.  – Singapore Movies

46. I Not Stupid (2002)

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Director: Jack Neo

Kok Pin a 12-year-old “EM3” classmate in Singapore, has been identified by the government as not being academically inclined. He is a creative and born artist, however, his parents would prefer him to concentrate on Maths and Sciences, as his family has a low income and needs to juggle school with helping out at a food stall. His classmate, Terry, is a spoiled brat who is simply too lazy to study. All three children are subject to the pressures of school, while their parents have other issues to deal with, such as their jobs and careers.  – Singapore Movies

47. Hotel De Sade (2013)

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Director: Oman Dhas

Zhang Li, falsely accused of murdering his daughter rather than protecting her from her abductors, is disassembled. He is drawn to China, where he is seduced by the Paradise Hotel, a brothel where his carnal and animal desires are fulfilled. With a vicious boss, the infamous Burnt Man, the underground brothel is a haven for all forms of depravity.  – Singapore Movies

48. Grace (2014)

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Director: Heath-Jones

Gracie has a history of hangovers. She is familiar with them. However, this time, she is left wondering why she woke up half-dressed on a beach in Florida, 1100 miles away from home. This time, her father, who is also familiar with the tragedy of addiction due to his struggles with her mother, will not clean up the mess. Suspicious and suspicious of everyone, including the café proprietor with her history of addiction, Gracie opts for the comfort of alcohol, which has always been her go-to.

When she is arrested for public intoxication and assault on a police officer, she is presented with the option of either six months in jail, or ninety Alcoholics Anonymous meetings within 90 days in the small town she has arrived in. She is not accustomed to strangers taking care of her but may find that the strength of the community can help her overcome the obstacles she has encountered in her journey to sobriety, particularly the landmines she has laid herself upon on the path to recovery. “GRACE” compassionately examines the illness of addiction through the eyes of a young woman on the brink of redemption.  – Singapore Movies

49. Silo (Short 2017)

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Director: Raihan Halim

During the apocalypse, a young boy and his siblings are forced to leave their underground home and enter a nuclear-active world populated by monsters.  – Singapore Movies

50. Jimami Tofu (2017)

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Director: Christian Lee

The plot follows a Singaporean Chinese chef, formerly employed in Tokyo, who travels to Okinawa, where he seeks to learn traditional Okinawan cuisine from a disgruntled old chef. The chef, a renowned Japanese food critic, is in Singapore on a mission to discover the cuisine of Southeast Asia. In reality, both characters are seeking each other out after an emotional breakup that occurred years ago.

Desperately seeking closure, the Chinese chef searches for the old chef in his hometown, but instead discovers the art of Okinawan cuisine. Through this encounter, the Chinese chef learns about the delicate balance between Chinese and Japanese cultures, a balance that they have never had in their shared relationship. When the old chef suddenly appears in Okinawa, the Chinese chef cooks for the old chef and serves her their last meal. Through this, the Chinese chef discovers what she has been searching for all these years.  – Singapore Movies

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