Letters from the South
南方来信
Synopsis
Six filmmakers present six short films about the experiences of Chinese immigrants. Shot across Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Myanmar, the anthology depicts the crisis of identity that accompanies international migration.
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Letters from The South (南方來信, 2013)
Type: Clip • Published 2013-10-25
Top Cast
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Huang Lu
Mumu (segment "Now Now Now")
Siravit Lilitsuwan
Boat (segment "Now Now Now")
Rinlapat Techapattanawit
Paula (segment "Now Now Now")
Adam Lim
Ah Jie (segment "Popiah")
Yvonne Lim
Youngest Auntie (segment "Popiah")
Liu Ling Ling
Auntie #3 (segment "Popiah")
Eng Hock Tan
Father (segment "Popiah")
Wang Shin-hong
Motorcycle Driver (segment "Burial Clothes")
Wu Ke-xi
Sun-mei (segment "Burial Clothes")
Serene Chen
Serene (segment "Singapore Panda")
Elena Chia
Ning Jie (segment "Singapore Panda")
Alvin Chiam
Hua (segment "Singapore Panda")
Johnny Ng
Koh (segment "Singapore Panda")
Bok Lai Loh
(segment "A Night in Malacca")
Chua Thien See
(segment "A Night in Malacca")
Lee Kang-sheng
Xiao Kang (segment "Walking on Water")
Gertjan Zuilhof
(segment "A Night in Malacca")
Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Royston Tan, Tan Chui Mui, Tsai Ming-liang, Sun Koh, Midi Z, Aditya Assarat
- Screenplay & Story
- Sun Koh, Aditya Assarat, Royston Tan, Midi Z, Tan Chui Mui, Tsai Ming-liang
- Original Title
- 南方来信
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Thai, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Da Huang Pictures, Chuan Pictures, Homegreen Films, Pop Pictures, Seashore Image Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Royston Tan, Tan Chui Mui, Tsai Ming-liang, Sun Koh, Midi Z, Aditya Assarat
Sun Koh, Aditya Assarat, Royston Tan, Midi Z, Tan Chui Mui, Tsai Ming-liang
Department Leadership Roster
Royston Tan
Director
Tan Chui Mui
Director
Tsai Ming-liang
Director
Sun Koh
Director
Midi Z
Director
Aditya Assarat
Director
Sun Koh
Screenplay
Aditya Assarat
Screenplay
Royston Tan
Screenplay
Midi Z
Screenplay
Tan Chui Mui
Screenplay
Tsai Ming-liang
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Letters from the South
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What is Letters from the South about?
Six filmmakers present six short films about the experiences of Chinese immigrants. Shot across Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Myanmar, the anthology depicts the crisis of identity that accompanies international migration.
Who directed Letters from the South?
Letters from the South was directed by Royston Tan, Tan Chui Mui, Tsai Ming-liang, Sun Koh, Midi Z, Aditya Assarat.
Who stars in Letters from the South?
The principal cast of Letters from the South includes Huang Lu, Siravit Lilitsuwan, Rinlapat Techapattanawit, Adam Lim, Yvonne Lim.
When was Letters from the South released and how long is it?
Letters from the South was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.