The Casuarina Cove

A former military officer makes a film about a man he encountered in Tanjong Rhu, a secluded cruising ground.

Cast

Nick Shen

as Kelvin

Scott Lei

as Jason

Yeo Yann Yann

as Janice

Pierre Goh

as David

Tan Bee Guan

as Grandmother

Kelvin Ong

as Police

Alex Ng

as Man At Tanjong Rhu

Alfian Sa'at

as Man At Tanjong Rhu

Sam Ng

as Man At Tanjong Rhu

Travis Wu

as Man At Tanjong Rhu

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