The Leap Years
“A promise to meet every four years.”
Synopsis
Li-Ann, a dreamer, is a strong believer of the soul mate theory and rejects all men, especially her best friend KS, until she falls in love with Jeremy, at first sight. They tour Chinatown, Singapore, together on February 29, 1980. Unfortunately, she is heartbroken when he tells her he is engaged. He decides to make up to her by meeting her at the same time, same place, every leap year. Their love spans 20 years, as they realize the pain of love until they take the leap of faith...and the leap of love...
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Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-21
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yeo
- Screenplay & Story
- Fina Torres, George Walker Torres, Alain Layrac, Catherine Lim
- Original Score
- Ricky Ho
- Original Title
- The Leap Years
- Country of Origin
- Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Ochre Pictures, MediaCorp Raintree Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yeo
Fina Torres, George Walker Torres, Alain Layrac, Catherine Lim
Ricky Ho
Henry Chung
Chan Pui Yin, Saw Yam Seah, Daniel Yun, Pedro Tan
Department Leadership Roster
Fina Torres
Writer
George Walker Torres
Writer
Jean Yeo
Director
Alain Layrac
Writer
Chan Pui Yin
Producer
Saw Yam Seah
Producer
Pedro Tan
Producer
Kenny Lohwey
Costume Design
Mark Chua
Costume Design
Henry Chung
Director of Photography
Ricky Ho
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Leap Years
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What is The Leap Years about?
Li-Ann, a dreamer, is a strong believer of the soul mate theory and rejects all men, especially her best friend KS, until she falls in love with Jeremy, at first sight. They tour Chinatown, Singapore, together on February 29, 1980. Unfortunately, she is heartbroken when he tells her he is engaged. He decides to make up to her by meeting her at the same time, same place, every leap year. Their love spans 20 years, as they realize the pain of love until they take the leap of faith...and the leap of love...
Who directed The Leap Years?
The Leap Years was directed by Jean Yeo.
Who stars in The Leap Years?
The principal cast of The Leap Years includes Wong Lilin, Ananda Everingham, Joan Chen, Jason Chan, Nadya Hutagalung.
When was The Leap Years released and how long is it?
The Leap Years was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Leap Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Leap Years was composed by Ricky Ho.
Is The Leap Years based on a book or true story?
The Leap Years is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Catherine Lim".