A Year of No Significance
大风吹
Synopsis
Set in Singapore in 1979, A Year Of No Significance chronicles the gradual disintegration of a middle-aged architect as changes rock the 45th year of his life. Sidelined in the office because of his inability to speak English, Lim Cheng Soon is cut further adrift when his wife leaves him inexplicably one day. His elderly father moves in, forcing him to confront the fact that the former has always preferred his younger brother. Robbed of his identities as architect, husband and son, Cheng Soon struggles in the dusk of his life, raging against the dying light.
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Peter Yu
Lim Cheng Soon
Johnson Choo
Lim Cheng Boon
Tan Tiow-Im
Mandy Chen
Naomi Yeo
Lim Zong Kei
Jia Cheng
Scott Tang
Jia Sheng
En Jye Chue
Bee Hian
Mike Chuah
Contractor Wong
Annadurai Muthusamy
Construction Worker
Chuan Boon Loh
Construction Worker
Amar Asynawie Bin Ishak
Construction Worker
Gabriel Chan
Mr Choo
Darryl Yong
Simon
Joey Heng
May
Muhammad Harminder Singh
Security Guard
Eric Khoo
Police Inspector
Release History & Theatrical Window
Singapore International Film Festival 2023
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kelvin Tong
- Screenplay & Story
- Kelvin Tong
- Original Score
- Joe Ng, Ting Si Hao
- Original Title
- 大风吹
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia, Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kelvin Tong
Kelvin Tong
Joe Ng, Ting Si Hao
Lucas Jodogne
Leon Tong, Kat Goh, Jasmine Ng Kin Kia
Department Leadership Roster
Kelvin Tong
Director
Kelvin Tong
Screenplay
Leon Tong
Producer
Kat Goh
Producer
Jasmine Ng Kin Kia
Producer
Lucas Jodogne
Director of Photography
Joe Ng
Original Music Composer
Ting Si Hao
Original Music Composer
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What is A Year of No Significance about?
Set in Singapore in 1979, A Year Of No Significance chronicles the gradual disintegration of a middle-aged architect as changes rock the 45th year of his life. Sidelined in the office because of his inability to speak English, Lim Cheng Soon is cut further adrift when his wife leaves him inexplicably one day. His elderly father moves in, forcing him to confront the fact that the former has always preferred his younger brother. Robbed of his identities as architect, husband and son, Cheng Soon struggles in the dusk of his life, raging against the dying light.
Who directed A Year of No Significance?
A Year of No Significance was directed by Kelvin Tong.
Who stars in A Year of No Significance?
The principal cast of A Year of No Significance includes Peter Yu, Johnson Choo, Tan Tiow-Im, Mandy Chen, Naomi Yeo.
When was A Year of No Significance released and how long is it?
A Year of No Significance was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for A Year of No Significance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Year of No Significance was composed by Joe Ng, Ting Si Hao.