881 (film)

881 is a 2007 Singaporean musical-comedy-drama film written and directed by Royston Tan, based on the Singapore getai scene. It is the second Singaporean film that has been released in Japan.

881
Theatrical poster
Directed byRoyston Tan
Written byRoyston Tan
Produced byDaniel Yun
Eric Khoo
Gary Goh
James Toh
John Ho
Mike Wiluan
StarringQi Yuwu
Yeo Yann Yann
Mindee Ong
Liu Lingling
CinematographyDaniel Low
Edited byLow Hwee-Ling
Music byFunkie Monkies Productions
Poh Tiong-Cai
Robert Mackenzie
Production
companies
Mediacorp Raintree Pictures
Media Development Authority of Singapore
Zhao Wei Films
Scorpio East Pictures
Infinite Frameworks
Distributed byGolden Village Pictures
Release date
  • 9 August 2007 (2007-08-09)
Running time
105 minutes
CountrySingapore
LanguagesMandarin
Hokkien
BudgetS$1 million

By 13 September 2007, the film had grossed over S$3 million, making it the top grossing Asian film in Singapore in 2007. It was screened at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea, and was in competition at the 2007 World Film Festival of Bangkok. The film was also accepted as Singapore's selection for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film was submitted to the 44th Golden Horse Awards by Mediacorp, and received a nomination for best makeup and costume design.

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