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881 is a 2007 Singaporean musical-comedy-drama film written and directed by Royston Tan, based on the Singapore getai scene. It is the second Singaporean film that has been released in Japan. By 13 September 2007, the film had grossed over S$3 million, making it the top grossing Asian film in Singapore in 2007.
Aug 9, 2007 · 881: Directed by Royston Tan. With Yuwu Qi, Mindee Ong, Yann Yann Yeo, Ling Ling Liu. The story is about two good friends who grew up with genuine love for Getai culture.
Aug 9, 2007 · Blessed by the Goddess, the Papaya Sisters rise to stardom, all the while battling heartbreaking personal tragedies. Meanwhile their success infuriates their bitter, unscrupulous rivals the DURIAN SISTERS who use every underhanded means at their disposal to undermine their career.
881 Trailer. Two girls, one dream. Little Papaya and Big Papaya grow up idolizing Chen Jin Lang, the King of Hokkien Getai, and dream of becoming Getai singers themselves. Their heart wrenching story is related by their introspective but highly sensitive friend and driver, Guan Yin.
Getai has a historical tradition in Singapore. After being blessed by the Getai Goddess, the two friends become the most popular Getai duo of the country, called the Papayas. However, the Durian Sisters, their main competitors are very jealous and determined to sabotage the Papayas' performances.
Currently you are able to watch "881" streaming on Netflix, HBO Go. Synopsis Two Singaporean girls join together to form the Papaya Sisters, a getai group that sings at performances during the seventh lunar month.
Aug 9, 2007 · 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.
Nov 20, 2007 · “881” is not mere self-conscious parody, but Tan’s heartfelt love song to a nostalgic folk culture with roots all over Asia.
881 is a 2007 Singaporean musical-comedy-drama film written and directed by Royston Tan, based on the Singapore getai scene. It is the second Singaporean film that has been released...
881 is a 2007 Singaporean musical-comedy-drama film written and directed by Royston Tan, based on the Singapore getai scene. It is the second Singaporean film that has been released in Japan.
