881
Synopsis
Two Singaporean girls join together to form the Papaya Sisters, a getai group that sings at performances during the seventh lunar month. Big Papaya is estranged from her mother, who disapproves of her performances, whilst Little Papaya is an orphan who suffers from terminal cancer. The two are assisted by Auntie Ling and her son, Guan Yin. The two soon rise to the top of the Singaporean getai scene singing traditional Hokkien songs, but their fame brings along with it the enmity of the Durian Sisters, a rival group of techno-singing Eurasian girls.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
881 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-30
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Qi Yuwu
Guan Yin
Mindee Ong
Little Papaya
Yeo Yann Yann
Big Papaya
Liu Ling Ling
Auntie Ling / The Goddess
May Wan Teh
The Durian Sisters (May)
Choy Wan Teh
The Durian Sisters (Choy)
Royston Tan
Narrator
Johnny Ng
Little Papaya's Father
Wang Lei
Wang Lei
Anna Ru Ping Lim
Little Papaya's Mother
Kimberly Chia
Big Papaya - Age 13
Release History & Theatrical Window
ASEAN Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Royston Tan
- Screenplay & Story
- Royston Tan
- Original Title
- 881
- Country of Origin
- Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Royston Tan
Royston Tan
Daniel Low
Department Leadership Roster
Royston Tan
Director
Royston Tan
Writer
Daniel Low
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 881.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring 881.
Musicals
Every film Wikidata tags as a musical film.
Similar Titles to 881
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.4
6.9
7.0
7.5
7.5
6.4
7.1
5.4
6.6
5.4
7.0
7.0
5.8
6.7
8.0
6.9
More Like 881
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About 881
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 881 about?
Two Singaporean girls join together to form the Papaya Sisters, a getai group that sings at performances during the seventh lunar month. Big Papaya is estranged from her mother, who disapproves of her performances, whilst Little Papaya is an orphan who suffers from terminal cancer. The two are assisted by Auntie Ling and her son, Guan Yin. The two soon rise to the top of the Singaporean getai scene singing traditional Hokkien songs, but their fame brings along with it the enmity of the Durian Sisters, a rival group of techno-singing Eurasian girls.
Who directed 881?
881 was directed by Royston Tan.
Who stars in 881?
The principal cast of 881 includes Qi Yuwu, Mindee Ong, Yeo Yann Yann, Liu Ling Ling, May Wan Teh.
When was 881 released and how long is it?
881 was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.