River of Exploding Durians

When a rare earth plant is being built near a coastal town, its inhabitants fall into despair, fearful of its radioactive effects.

Cast

Jacqueline Zhu Zhi-Ying

as Teacher Lim

Koe Shern

as Ming

Daphne Low

as Hui Ling

Joey Leong

as Mei Ann

Pearlly Chua

as Headmistress

Mayjune Tan

as Sandy

Azman Hassan

as Plant Manager

Ivan Tai

as Guo Xiang

Kenji Sawahii

as Mei Ann's Father

Chew Kin-Wah

as Ming's Father

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