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Bugis Street (1995)

Movie ★ 5.0 103 min

Drama

In 1960s Singapore when Bugis Street was a center of transvestite and transsexual prostitution, naïve sixteen-year-old Lian comes of age working as a receptionist for the Sin Sin Hotel, home to a gaggle of trans women whom all have stories of broken hearts and drunken sailors.

Yonfan Director Fruit Chan Writer Yonfan Writer Yuo Chan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 13, 1995
Runtime
103 min
IMDb
tt0111788
Studio
Jaytex Productions, Far-Sun Film Company

Themes

Cast

Hiep Thi Le Hiep Thi Le Lian Michael Lam Wai-Leung Michael Lam Wai-Leung Meng Greg-o Drago Ernest Seah Lola Gerald Chen Mrs. Hwee Matthew Foo Dr. Toh Benedict Goh Sing David Knight Sailor Kelvin Lua Drago's Boyfriend Maggie Lye Maggie Lily Siew Lin Ong Drago's Mother Godfrey Yew Mr. Wong

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bugis Street about?
In 1960s Singapore when Bugis Street was a center of transvestite and transsexual prostitution, naïve sixteen-year-old Lian comes of age working as a receptionist for the Sin Sin Hotel, home to a gaggle of trans women whom all have stories of broken hearts and drunken sailors.
Who directed Bugis Street?
Bugis Street was directed by Yonfan.
Who stars in Bugis Street?
Bugis Street stars Hiep Thi Le, Michael Lam Wai-Leung, Greg-o, Ernest Seah.
When was Bugis Street released?
Bugis Street is a 1995 drama film.
Where can I watch Bugis Street?
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