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Sandcastle

Film 2010 English, Mandarin Award-winning, Drama, Singapore stories
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A scene from the Singaporean film 'Sandcastle', showing a contemplative moment in the coming-of-age story.
Still from Sandcastle
A scene from the Singaporean film 'Sandcastle' showing characters in a contemplative moment, highlighting the film's emotional depth.
Still from Sandcastle
A scene from the Singaporean film 'Sandcastle' showing a young man sitting in a dimly lit room, looking pensive.
Still from Sandcastle
A scene from the Singaporean film 'Sandcastle', showing a contemplative moment between characters in a domestic setting.
Still from Sandcastle
A scene from the Singaporean film 'Sandcastle', showing a contemplative moment in the coming-of-age story.
Still from Sandcastle
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Film details

Accolades:
In Competition, Semaine de la Critique (Cannes Critics' Week)
63RD CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2010
Running time:

90 minutes

Format:

HD

Synopsis:

The coming-of-age story of 18 year-old Xiang En, who discovers that his late father was a student activist during the turbulent times in Singapore's formative years. But in a family that prefers to forget, En has to uncover the truth before it is erased by the tides of time. Available on iTunes.

Director(s): Boo Junfeng

Produced by: Fortissimo Films, Zhao Wei Films, Peanut Pictures

Producer(s): Fran Borgia, Gary Goh

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