Sunday is a 2023 Singaporean romantic drama film written, filmed and directed by Sean Ng. Centering on two foreign workers who fall in love while working in Singapore, the film stars Filipino actress Rhen Escaño and Vietnamese actor Ho Thanh Trung. The film also features Singaporean actors Adrian Pang and Michelle Saram in supporting roles.[1][2] The film had its world premiere at the Singapore International Film Festival on 6 December 2023.
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Directed by | Sean Ng |
Written by | Sean Ng |
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Edited by | Neo Rui Xin |
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Distributed by | mm2 Entertainment |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
Country | Singapore |
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Cast
edit- Rhen Escaño as Lily
- Ho Thanh Trung as Minh
- Adrian Pang as Mr Lee
- Michelle Saram as Mrs Lee
Production
editA lensing ceremony was held on 16 August 2021.[3]
The directorial feature debut of Sean Ng, Sunday was developed through TorinoFilmLab and is supported by the Singapore Film Commission. Former Raintree Pictures chief Daniel Yun serves as associate producer, while Chang Long Jong, Raymond Quek, Melvin Ang, Ng Say Yong and Gary Goh serve as executive producers. Jonathan Choo, son of veteran actor Zhu Houren, serves as a co-writer on the film.[4]
References
edit- ^ "E-Junkies: Raw and romantic local film on forbidden love between migrant workers will make you 'feel, learn and think a little'". AsiaOne. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ Mislang, Irene. "Rhen Escaño, bibida sa isang Singaporean movie | Pikapika | Philippine Showbiz News Portal". www.pikapika.ph. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Local director filming debut movie on bittersweet love between Filipino domestic helper and Vietnamese migrant worker". AsiaOne. 19 August 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Sunday - Singapore International Film Festival 2023". sgiff.com. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.