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New Anthony Chen Film Blends Family Drama and Crime
10 Feb
Summary
- Chen's fifth feature, 'We Are All Strangers,' is his latest directorial work.
- The film stars Yeo Yann Yann as a beer waitress navigating family life.
- It marks the concluding chapter of Anthony Chen's 'Growing Up' trilogy.
Anthony Chen's latest film, "We Are All Strangers," is a powerful new drama premiering at the Berlin Film Festival on February 16. This marks the concluding chapter of his 'Growing Up' trilogy, which began with 'Ilo Ilo' and continued with 'Wet Season.'
"We Are All Strangers" features Yeo Yann Yann as Bee Hwa, a beer waitress who marries into a family. The narrative explores the fragile dynamics within families and the societal pressures they face, with the story shifting towards a crime drama as legal issues arise.
The Singaporean filmmaker also recently completed other projects, including the love triangle drama 'The Breaking Ice' and the English-language film 'Drift.' 'We Are All Strangers' is currently seeking U.S. distribution.
