A light hearted comedy about a girl from a small town in Malaysia who dreams of becoming a star in neighboring Singapore. Along the way, she meets a shy coffee shop assistant who Ah Seng who befriends her and encourages her to achieve her dreams. This light hearted comedy with moments of vulnerability and emotion brings forth a message of truth and heart to anyone who's ever wished upon a 'star'.
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Cast
30 people
Michelle Chong
Ah Kiao
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Alien Huang
Christopher / Ah Seng
Known for
Someday or One Day
Meng Chue Lok
Kiao's Grandma
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Kin
Jalyn Han
Kiao's Mother
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Tiong Bahru Social Club
Love at Fifty
James Lim
Kiao's Brother
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Blackhat
Suraya
Tan Jun Sheng
Fatty
No other roles listed
Chua Enlai
Vaness
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Parental Guidance
The Noose
John Lee
David
Kumarason Chinnadurai
Also in
Cyber Wars
Everybody's Business
Ernest Seah
Earness
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Bugis Street
Rice Rhapsody
Ai Ling Ho
Angie
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Everybody's Business
The Fortune Handbook
Irene Ang
Self
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Best of Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd
Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd
Michelle Chong Director · Joshua Chia Composer Meng Fye Wong Cinematographer
First release December 1, 2011 · Produced in Singapore · Original title 一泡而红
Production
Singapore
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Languages
Original title
一泡而红
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Singapore · December 1, 2011
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Italy
January 15, 2012 · Theatrical
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