2012 CSEAS Film Series: The Pleasure Factory
2007
Chinese [Thailand]
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
Korean Studies Auditorium
Director Ekachai Uekrongtham
Starring: Kuei-Mei Yang, Ananda Everingham, & Zihan Loo
The sophomore feature film from the Beautiful Boxer director, Pleasure Factory has an ensemble cast that includes Ananda Everingham and Taiwanese actress Yang Kuei-mei and a bunch of newcomers, many whom were recruited off the street. Sometimes mysterious, sometimes heartbreaking, the film follows three loosely intertwining storylines: A girl going to meet an older prostitute (Yang), and being followed by a mysterious young man (Ananda); a guy taking his virgin army buddy around to the brothels; and a woman in a red dress buying a song from a busker. Lit by Brian Gothon Tan, Geylang never looked so good. [Synopsis by Wise Kwai]
2012 CSEAS Film Series: The Leap Years
2008
English
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
Korean Studies Auditorium
Director Jean Yeo
Starring: Wong Lilin, Ananda Everingham, Qi Yuwu, & Joan Chen
Li-Ann, a single and attractive teacher in a Singaporean girl’s school teaches her students about an obscure leap year custom practiced in Ireland, where men cannot refuse a proposal or date from a woman should she do so on February 29; she chances upon Jeremy at Windows Cafe who becomes a major part of her life.
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