881 (2007)
Overview
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.
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. 881 is a Comedy, Drama movie, released on 2007-08-09, runtime 115 minutes.
Is 881 worth watching?
TMDB users rate 881 5.9 out of 10 from 13 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
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Directed by
Royston Tan
Cast
- Qi Yuwu as Guan Yin
- Mindee Ong as Little Papaya
- Yeo Yann Yann as Big Papaya
- Liu Ling Ling as Auntie Ling / The Goddess
- May Wan Teh as The Durian Sisters (May)
- Choy Wan Teh as The Durian Sisters (Choy)
- Royston Tan as Narrator
- Johnny Ng as Little Papaya's Father
- Wang Lei as Wang Lei
- Anna Ru Ping Lim as Little Papaya's Mother
- Kimberly Chia as Big Papaya - Age 13
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