12 Storeys movie poster

12 Storeys

June 12, 1997 1h 45m 5.0/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 1997. 12 Storeys is a comedy/drama film. directed by Eric Khoo.

Starring Jack Neo, Boon Pin Koh, and May Yee Lum

Synopsis

The film depicts 24 hours in a HDB block of residential flats in Singapore. There are three main storylines. San San, fat, silent, and alone, hears the ghost of her mother constantly upbraid her. Ah Gu, a tofu soup vendor, is at odds with Lily, his materialistic immigrant wife, who longs for something he cannot provide. Meng spouts every moralistic bromide of the striving middle class, but is unhinged by his teenage sister May ("Trixie" to her boyfriend) who won't study, parties all night, and seems doomed by youth culture.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 12, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (9 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country Singapore Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 12 Storeys about?

The film depicts 24 hours in a HDB block of residential flats in Singapore. There are three main storylines. San San, fat, silent, and alone, hears the ghost of her mother constantly upbraid her. A...

Who directed 12 Storeys?

12 Storeys was directed by Eric Khoo.

How long is 12 Storeys?

12 Storeys has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was 12 Storeys released?

12 Storeys was released on June 12, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in 12 Storeys?

The main cast of 12 Storeys includes Jack Neo, Boon Pin Koh, May Yee Lum, Lucilla Teoh, Ritz Lim.