Perth: The Geylang Massacre poster

Perth: The Geylang Massacre

2004 • 1h46m • Drama, Thriller, Crime

Rating

4.2/10

Popularity

1

Perth is the journey into the heart of Harry Lee, a 51-year-old part-time security guard and taxi driver. He belongs to a redundant generation, eclipsed by a fast-paced, elitist society that is mesmerized with education and status. Harry desires to leave the antiseptic streets of Singapore for his paradise on earth in Western Australia. His attempt to migrate is complicated when he takes on a job ferrying prostitutes. This evokes painful memories from his past. When he takes an unhealthy interest in a Vietnamese prostitute, it awakens a dark and dangerous attempt at personal redemption. The film tackles an extremely topical issue of emigration in Singapore. It is peppered by denizens of the underbelly of Singapore society, reflecting the multicultural idiosyncrasies of a seemingly pristine city. More importantly, it is a personal journey of a flawed man in a society that does not tolerate failure...

Details

Director

Djinn

Screenplay

Djinn

Cast

Lim Kay Tong

Qiu Lian Liu

Victory Selvam

Release date

4/28/2004

Status

Released

Origin country

SG

US

Vote count

9