When Hainan Meets Teochew


When Hainan Meets Teochew is a 2010 Singaporean romantic comedy film directed by Han Yew Kwang, starring Lee Chau Min, Tan Hong Chye, Yeo Yann Yann, Alaric Tay, Catherine Sng and Soundarajan Jeeva. It follows an effeminate man falling in love with a masculine woman.

Cast

  • Lee Chau Min as Hainan
  • Tan Hong Chye as Teochew
  • Yeo Yann Yann as Meihui
  • Alaric Tay as Ah Guang
  • Catherine Sng as Hainan's mother
  • Soundarajan Jeeva as Teochew's landlord

Release

The film premiered at The Arts House on 3 December 2010.

Reception

John Lui of The Straits Times wrote: "At times gaudily surrealistic, and at other moments down-to-earth, the movie showcases Han's command of both kitsch and kitchen-sink drama. What shines through is his voice: laconic, deadpan, warm and always entertaining."
Li Yiyun of the Lianhe Zaobao rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5 for entertainment and 3 stars out of 5 for artistry.