Letters from the South

2013

1h 45m

5.4(4 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

李康生

Xiao Kang (segment "Walking on Water")

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Huang Lu

Mumu (segment "Now Now Now")

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Serene Chen

Serene (segment "Singapore Panda")

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Elena Chia

Ning Jie (segment "Singapore Panda")

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Alvin Chiam

Hua (segment "Singapore Panda")

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