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1400 (film)

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1400
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDerrick Lui
Screenplay by
  • Terence Ang
  • Derrick Lui
Story byDerrick Lui
Produced by
  • Derrick Lui
Starring
  • Desmond Tan
  • Ya Hui
  • Vincent Tee
  • Alan Tan
  • Angeline Yap
  • Will Lawandi
  • Maria Alexandria
  • Grace Lee-Khoo
CinematographyChua Lian Seng
Edited by
  • Alfie Law
Music by
  • Bang Wenfu
Production
company
  • Vogue Films
Release dates
Running time
89 minutes
Country
  • Singapore
Languages
  • Mandarin
  • English

1400 is a 2015 Singaporean drama film directed by Derrick Lui, in his directorial debut.[1][2] Set in Singapore's red light district, with four interwoven stories, the film revolves around four couples in search of love and belonging in a hotel. The film stars Desmond Tan, Ya Hui, Vincent Tee, Alan Tan, Angeline Yap, Will Lawandi, Maria Alexandria and Grace Lee-Khoo.[3][4][5]

Cast

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  • Desmond Tan as Rain
  • Ya Hui as Summer
  • Vincent Tee as James
  • Will Lawandi as Paul
  • Maria Alexandria as Janice
  • Alan Tan as Alan
  • Angeline Yap as Moon
  • Luis Lim as Uncle Huat
  • Grace Lee-Khoo as Lulu
  • Junichi Takahashi as Takeshi

Production

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Filming was completed in just five days.[6][7]

Awards and nominations

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Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2015 Cinewest flEXiff Best Feature Film 1400 Won [8][9]
2016 Maverick Movie Awards Best Picture: Feature 1400 Won [10]
Best Director: Feature Derrick Lui Nominated
Best Cinematography: Feature Chua Lian Seng Nominated
Best Music: Feature Bang Wenfu Nominated
Best Actor: Feature Desmond Tan Nominated
Best Actress: Feature Ya Hui Nominated
Best Supporting Actor: Feature Vincent Tee Nominated
Best Ensemble Acting: Feature 1400 Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Local film finally sees the light of day after seven years". Yahoo News. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  2. ^ "[InC-terview] '1400' Filmmaker, Derrick Lui - Making his 5-year Dream Come True". InCinemas SG. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Budget film boasts local stars". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. No. Page 3. The Straits Times. 2 September 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  4. ^ "陈泂江:不介意演情欲戏". 优1周 - UWeekly. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  5. ^ "1400 Gala Screening Highlights". mewatch. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Film Review: Anthology film '1400' Searches For Solace Amidst Singapore's Red Light District". Sinema.SG. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  7. ^ "1400 (2015)". www.moviexclusive.com. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore". Twitter. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  9. ^ "1400". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Maverick Movie Awards 2016 Winners Announced". ScreenAnarchy. 1 October 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
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