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Short film

Tiong Bahru

2010 · 20 min

A gentle, lyrical slice of life that quietly observes three lives at a turning point, inviting reflection on change and belonging.

Genres
Drama
Overview
Lyrical and musical in its style, Tiong Bahru is a thoughtful portrait of 3 very different people caught at a cross-road in their lives. TIONG BAHRU was filmed in Singapore in June 2010 over 3 days and involved over 150 residents of the Tiong Bahru Heritage Estate in Singapore.
How it feels
Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About
Identity, isolation, family, memory
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
Note
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour2
Realism8
Romance2
Tension2
Darkness3
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
Christine Molloy, Joe Lawlor
Cinematography
Daniel Low
Runtime
20 min
Country
United Kingdom, Singapore

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