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Xiaohai bu ben (2002)
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9 February 2002 (Singapore) morePlot:
Kok Pin, Boon Hock and Terry are classmates in "EM3" stream. In Singapore, that means that at the age of 12... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Best. South-East Asian Family Flick. Ever. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jack Neo | ... | Mr. Liu | |
| Yun Xiang | ... | Mrs. Liu | |
| Richard Low | ... | Mr. Khoo | |
| Selena Tan | ... | Mrs. Khoo | |
| Po Ju Huang | ... | Terry Khoo | |
| Shawn Lee | ... | Liu Kok Pin | |
| Joshua Ang | ... | Ang Boon Hock | |
| Cheryl Chan | ... | Selena Khoo | |
| Su-Ru Wen | ... | Ms. Lee | |
| Xian Bin Zheng | ... | Ang Tiong Meng | |
| Kwee-hiok Lim | ... | Tiong Meng's mother | |
| Choi Yeng Wong | ... | Boon Hock's mother | |
| Sally Ong | ... | Ms. Lim | |
| Wai Ying Wang | ... | Ms. Choo | |
| Bing Chee | ... | Chinese Teacher |
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105 min | Japan:108 minCountry:
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Factual errors: At one point, someone says that "Chinese New Year is coming soon" (the date of Chinese New Year varies, but it is always in January or February), but later Jerry Khoo receives a text message and says that "terrorists flew a plane into the tallest building in the US" (September 11, 2001). Since Chinese New Year occurs at the end of the movie, perhaps the filmmakers added the second line as a memorial to 9/11 but forgot that it was the wrong time of year in the movie. moreFAQ
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Honestly, as a student in Malaysia, this movie is one of the best to come out in South-East Asia targeted for the family audience. As someone who's spent a good chunk of his life in Singapore, and subjected to similar pressures in Malaysian schools, I can greatly identify with much in the film. The shame of being considered "stupid" is one I know and understand, and yet there is also much to keep parents preoccupied with, especially those living on both sides of the Causeway, such as the idea of Caucasian superiority, the behaviour of the Singaporean government, etc.
It has been argued that much of Terry's narration is unnecessary, especially his explanation of the Mrs. Khoo - Singaporean government analogy. However, I think this is an artistic thing done to reflect Terry's simple-mindedness, as well as for the benefit of International audiences.
If you live in South-East Asia, give this movie a go. You most likely won't regret it.
10/10