''12 Lotus'' ( zh, 十二莲花) is a 2008 Singaporean

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written and directed by

Royston Tan Royston Tan (born 5 October 1976) is a Singaporean filmmaker and actor. Tan is a graduate from Temasek Polytechnic, where he studied Visual Communications. He first came into prominence through his short films: ''Sons'' (2000), ''Hock Hiap Leong' ...

, starring

Qi Yuwu Qi Yuwu (born 28 November 1976) is a Chinese actor based in Singapore. He is a permanent resident of Singapore and a contracted artiste under Beijing Enlight Media Group. Early life and career Qi studied at Guangzhou Physical Education In ...

, Liu Lingling and Mindee Ong. The film was released in theatres on 14 August 2008 and was screened at the 13th Busan International Film Festival in October 2008. The film performed poorly at the local box office, grossing against a budget of .

Plot

Spanning over the 1980s, 1990s till the present day, ''12 Lotus'' tells the story of a singer who is constantly used and abused by the men in her life, against the backdrop of a string of melancholic Hokkien songs.

Cast

Main and supporting

as Ah Long / Long 2 * Liu Lingling as Older Liu Lianhua * Mindee Ong as Liu Lianhua *

Huang Yiliang Huang Yiliang (born Ng Aik Leong; 4 July 1961) is a Singaporean businessman and former actor and director. He was a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1985 to 2006, after which he decided not to renew after his contract ended. Since leaving show ...

as Lianhua's father *

Hao Hao Hao Hao (born Cheng Shih-wen on 13 November 1980 or 1981) is a Singapore-based Taiwanese getai singer-host and actor. Early life Born in Taipei, Taiwan, and an only child, Cheng did various odd jobs in his primary school days, helping out wit ...

as Adult Xiao Feixia * Li Bao En as Liu Lianhua (kid) * Damus Lim as Xiao Feixia (kid) * Aaron Tan as Young gambler / Ah Long's accomplice *

Yeo Yann Yann Yeo Yann Yann (born 20 February 1977) is a Malaysian actress. She has worked in theatre, television, and film. Her credits include '' Singapore Dreaming'', ''Thunderstorm'', ''881'', ''Ilo Ilo'' and ''Wet Season''. She is a pioneer-graduate ...

as Long 2's girlfriend * Guo Min as Xiao Feixia's mother * Auntie Fen as Opera actress * Sam Loo as Getai host * Amy Yang as Getai host * Baobei Sisters as themselves * Samantha Tan as Xiao Feixia's girlfriend * Wang Yan Bin as Brother Tiger The film also features the ''Sin Sai Feng'' opera troupe and the band Funkie Monkies Amps.

Special appearances

Stefanie Sun Stefanie Sun Yanzi (; born Sng Ee Tze; 23 July 1978) is a Singaporean singer and songwriter. Known for her Ballad, ballads and girl next door image, Sun made her debut with the album ''Yan Zi (album), Yan Zi'' in 2000. Featuring the single "Cl ...

as Guan Yin Goddess (opera) * David Gan as himself

Production

The film was shot in 23 days.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:12 Lotus 2000s Mandarin-language films 2000s musical drama films 2008 films Films about getai Hokkien-language films Singaporean drama films Singaporean musical films 2008 musical films