Becoming Royston


1h 25m 2007

Brief Synopsis

The coming of age tale of Tan Boon Huat, the middle child of a prawn farmer whose family resides on an island town. Nicknamed ¿Hei Bee", his time as a child to adolescence was one that was filled with much oppression, often receiving harsh treatment from his own father. Boon Huat eventually leaves t

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Originasian Pictures
Distribution Company
Cathay Film Organization

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

The coming of age tale of Tan Boon Huat, the middle child of a prawn farmer whose family resides on an island town. Nicknamed ¿Hei Bee", his time as a child to adolescence was one that was filled with much oppression, often receiving harsh treatment from his own father. Boon Huat eventually leaves the island with the help of his friend and confidant, the island boatman. On the mainland, he meets a girl while working in a video shop. Boon Huat starts to discover his dream of becoming a filmmaker with the help of his new found love.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Originasian Pictures
Distribution Company
Cathay Film Organization

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in Singapore August 1, 2007

Released in Singapore August 1, 2007