Letters from the South

Six filmmakers present six short films about the experiences of Chinese immigrants. Shot across Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Myanmar, the anthology depicts the crisis of identity that accompanies international migration.

Cast

Lee Kang-Sheng

as Xiao Kang (segment "Walking on Water")

Huang Lu

as Mumu (segment "Now Now Now")

Serene Chen

as Serene (segment "Singapore Panda")

Elena Chia

as Ning Jie (segment "Singapore Panda")

Alvin Chiam

as Hua (segment "Singapore Panda")

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