Bugis Street
三画二郎情
“Find my true love.”
Synopsis
In 1960s Singapore when Bugis Street was a center of transvestite and transsexual prostitution, naïve sixteen-year-old Lian comes of age working as a receptionist for the Sin Sin Hotel, home to a gaggle of trans women whom all have stories of broken hearts and drunken sailors.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jio MAMI Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yonfan
- Screenplay & Story
- Fruit Chan, Yonfan, Yuo Chan, Katy Yew
- Original Score
- Chris Babida
- Original Title
- 三画二郎情
- Country of Origin
- Singapore, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Jaytex Productions, Far-Sun Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yonfan
Fruit Chan, Yonfan, Yuo Chan, Katy Yew
Chris Babida
Jacky Tang Hon-Pong
Katy Yew
Department Leadership Roster
Yonfan
Director
Fruit Chan
Writer
Jacky Tang Hon-Pong
Director of Photography
Yonfan
Writer
Yuo Chan
Writer
Katy Yew
Producer
Chris Babida
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bugis Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bugis Street about?
In 1960s Singapore when Bugis Street was a center of transvestite and transsexual prostitution, naïve sixteen-year-old Lian comes of age working as a receptionist for the Sin Sin Hotel, home to a gaggle of trans women whom all have stories of broken hearts and drunken sailors.
Who directed Bugis Street?
Bugis Street was directed by Yonfan.
Who stars in Bugis Street?
The principal cast of Bugis Street includes Hiep Thi Le, Michael Lam Wai-Leung, Greg-o, Ernest Seah, Gerald Chen.
When was Bugis Street released and how long is it?
Bugis Street was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Bugis Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bugis Street was composed by Chris Babida.