881
Originally released in 2007. 881 is a comedy/drama film. directed by Royston Tan.
Starring Qi Yuwu, Mindee Ong, and Yeo Yann Yann
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 9, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Singapore
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed 881?
881 was directed by Royston Tan.
How long is 881?
881 has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was 881 released?
881 was released on August 9, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 881?
The main cast of 881 includes Qi Yuwu, Mindee Ong, Yeo Yann Yann, Liu Ling Ling, May Wan Teh.