Siew Lup

A slow-burning, steamy and grim tale of desire and violence that keeps you on edge with its oppressive atmosphere.

Directed by

Sam Loh

Genres

Drama, Horror, Romance

Starring

Rebecca Chen, Sunny Pang, Louis Wu

Overview

Mia, an ex-prostitute, is trapped in a loveless marriage with the abusive Quan (Sunny Pang, who also stars in Headshot in this year’s Festival lineup), a butcher who runs a roast meat shop. When she meets sensitive funeral director Wu, their passion for one another escalates into an affair. But the path to true love is fraught with jealousy, forcing someone to make a deadly move.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, betrayal, isolation, love

Content

Strong violence, gore and sexual content. Mild language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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