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27th Tokyo International Film Festival

Competition

River of Exploding Durians

[ 榴莲忘返 ]

Director:Edmund Yeo

Drama Romance Youth Drama

World Premiere

10/24 18:10- 10/27 13:50- 10/29 20:55-

128min Mandarin, Malaysian, Cantonese Color | 2014 Malaysia | 

Introduction

Ming who isn't enthusiastic about studying strolls the forest and beach during the date with beautiful Mei Ann; but suddenly she becomes unable to get in contact with. Meanwhile, the construction of rare earth mining plant is being planned locally. The schoolmistress Lim participates in protest campaign against construction while she teaches history to the students.
Linking a number of viewpoints, director Edmund Yeo devises an artful structure in which the story unfolds on various levels. The film asks us to consider the significance of history as a means of building a better future and is informed by the peculiar sensitivity that accompanies adolescence. This large-scale work, bolstered both by elements of realism and romanticism, marks the debut of a major directorial talent.

 
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Director
Edmund Yeo

Edmund Yeo was the youngest Malaysian director ever invited for competition at the Venice Film Festival with his short film Kingyo (2009). His Inhalation (2010) won the the Best Asian Short Film award at the Busan International Film Festival and was screened at Tokyo International Film Festival.After graduating from Waseda University, Yeo made his feature film debut River of Exploding Durians.

Staff
Director/Screenplay/Editor : Edmund Yeo
Producer : Ming Jin Woo
Cinematographer : Kong Pahurak
Music : Woan Foong Wong
Executive Producer : Eric Yeo
Line Producer : Thim Kian Cheng
Sound Recordist : Sorayos Prapapan
Production Designer : Edward Yu Chee Boon
Costume / Make-up : Kay Wong
1st Assistant Camera : Vince Cheong
Cast

Zhu Zhi-ying
Shern Koe
Daphne Low
Joey Leong

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