Republic of Food is a 2018 Singaporean dystopian comedy-drama film directed by Kelvin Tong, starring Adrian Pang, Yeo Yann Yann, Jeffrey Xu, Patricia Mok, Shane Mardjuki, Alexandra Tan, Bobby Tonelli and KF Seetoh.[1][2] Supported by the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI), the film was released at selected Cathay Cineplexes cinemas on 16 August 2018.[3][4] The film was subsequently re-edited into a six-episode web series and is available for streaming on Viddsee.[5][6]

Republic of Food
Theatrical release poster
Traditional Chinese食勿共和國
Simplified Chinese食勿共和国
Hanyu PinyinShí wù gòng hé guó
Directed byKelvin Tong
Screenplay by
Produced by
  • Leon Tong
  • Kat Goh
Starring
CinematographyMichael Zaw
Edited byTammy Quah
Music by
  • Joe Ng
  • Ting Si Hao
Production
company
  • Boku Films
Distributed byCathay-Keris Films
Release date
  • 16 August 2018 (2018-08-16)
Running time
100 minutes
CountrySingapore
Languages
  • English
  • Mandarin
  • Malay

Synopsis

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In the near future where a virus has forced a global ban on the consumption of all food products, a television host named Chia Kau Peng joins the Underground Food Club (UFC) which comprises a group of people who desire the taste of food cooked using real ingredients.

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References

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  1. ^ "Catch The Film Premiere Of Republic Of Food At CHIJMES". Time Out Singapore. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  2. ^ "《食勿共和国》演出激情戏 杨雁雁与彭耀顺不尴尬 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  3. ^ Lui, John (1 August 2018). "Film: Republic of Food, comedy about Singaporeans' love of food, to be released to mark National Day". The Straits Times. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  4. ^ "S'pore's first dystopian comedy by Kelvin Tong makes us really, really miss our hawker centres". mothership.sg. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Republic Of Food | Viddsee". www.viddsee.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
  6. ^ "REPUBLIC OF FOOD Leaves Viewers with a Full-course Meal of Cheeky Comedy, Dystopian Drama and a Dash of Action". Sinema.SG. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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