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Aki Ra's Boys
directed by James Leong, fl. 2006-2012 and Lynn Lee, fl. 2006-2012 (Singapore: Lianain Films, 2007), 57 mins
Boreak was six when he lost his right arm in a landmine accident. Family members rushed the young Cambodian to a nearby hospital where so-called 'doctors' performed a crude amputation. Burdened with eight other children to feed and unable to cope with the stress of handling a crippled son, Boreak’s parents decid...
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directed by James Leong, fl. 2006-2012 and Lynn Lee, fl. 2006-2012 (Singapore: Lianain Films, 2007), 57 mins
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Boreak was six when he lost his right arm in a landmine accident. Family members rushed the young Cambodian to a nearby hospital where so-called 'doctors' performed a crude amputation. Burdened with eight other children to feed and unable to cope with the stress of handling a crippled son, Boreak’s parents decided to send him to a home in Siem Reap for young landmine victims. Despite his tragedy, Boreak is ever optimistic and refreshingly lacki...
Boreak was six when he lost his right arm in a landmine accident. Family members rushed the young Cambodian to a nearby hospital where so-called 'doctors' performed a crude amputation. Burdened with eight other children to feed and unable to cope with the stress of handling a crippled son, Boreak’s parents decided to send him to a home in Siem Reap for young landmine victims. Despite his tragedy, Boreak is ever optimistic and refreshingly lacking in self-pity. Like most children, he is mischievous and inquisitive. He wants to be a wrestler, a rap artist, a football player. And he rarely acts as if his disability is a hindrance. This film looks at the world through Boreak’s eyes, and through the eyes of his good friend, Vannak. It is a world at once bleak and brimming with possibilities. Our camera follows the boys as they explore a rapidly changing Cambodia. And we travel with Boreak from Siem Reap to his hometown near the border with Thailand – an area still studded with millions of landmines; a place where impoverished villagers have little choice but to cultivate the very land that might one day claim their lives. Through Boreak, we also meet Aki Ra, a former child soldier, trained by the Khmer Rouge army to lay landmines. Now in his 30s, Aki Ra is haunted by his violent past and hopes to make amends by giving children like Boreak a home, and by helping remove the millions of landmines still buried in his country. A journey into the minefields shows us just how treacherous Aki Ra’s job is. On this trip, he removes two mines. But there are many more waiting to be found. Waiting to wreak havoc. Ultimately though, the film is a celebration of a child’s tenacity and indomitable will to overcome the odds. Boreak may be a victim, but he doesn't behave like one. His zest for life is infectious, his ability to laugh, a testament to the courage and strength children can have in the face of adversity.
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Date Written / Recorded
2007
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
James Leong, fl. 2006-2012, Lynn Lee, fl. 2006-2012
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Lianain Films
Person Discussed
Aki Ra, 1973-
Topic / Theme
Physical disabilities, Explosive mines, Soldiers, Amputations, Friendships, Children
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 by Lianain Films
Country of Origin
Singapore
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The Art Of Flirting
directed by Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012 (Singapore: Privately Published), 1 hour 20 mins
Boy meets girl. Boy and girl fall for each other. Do they live happily ever after? The Art of Flirting leads you down this road and to that question, but it's not your typical romance film. It is in the vein of reality TV, with four chapters of a progressing romance, and with an ending that should be left unspo...
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directed by Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012 (Singapore: Privately Published), 1 hour 20 mins
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Boy meets girl. Boy and girl fall for each other. Do they live happily ever after? The Art of Flirting leads you down this road and to that question, but it's not your typical romance film. It is in the vein of reality TV, with four chapters of a progressing romance, and with an ending that should be left unspoiled here. Lynn is a lifestyle reporter interviewing Leo, a jock turned entrepreneur. Their interview turns into a date as Leo's flirt...
Boy meets girl. Boy and girl fall for each other. Do they live happily ever after? The Art of Flirting leads you down this road and to that question, but it's not your typical romance film. It is in the vein of reality TV, with four chapters of a progressing romance, and with an ending that should be left unspoiled here. Lynn is a lifestyle reporter interviewing Leo, a jock turned entrepreneur. Their interview turns into a date as Leo's flirting turns to romancing. Both have been scarred by previous relationships and one night reveal their stories after an intimate dinner at Lynn's home. The intimacy seems a welcoming comfort to both, but an all-too-familiar scenario develops. Many will recognize the path, because they have walked it before, a little romance turns into a desire for attachment. And that's where the fork in the road usually shows up. Will they take one of the forks together, or separate at the fork? What sustains this little drama are the actors and their smart dialogue. We are voyeurs, asking if they would make a good match, wondering what the next move will be.
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Date Written / Recorded
2009-10-19
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Author / Creator
Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Romantic relationships, Sexuality
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 Used by permission of Kan Lume.
Country of Origin
Singapore
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Dreams From The Third World
directed by Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012; produced by Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012; performed by Leon Yong, fl. 2008-2012, Marilyn Lee, fl. 2000-2010 and Dean Kuan, fl. 2008-2009 (Singapore: Privately Published), 1 hour 9 mins
Dreams From The Third World concerns a man who is trying to make a porn movie and believes he is hearing the voice of God. He meets a prostitute and begins putting his belief into effect. His wife lambastes his idealism and acts as the voice of reason. When his life begins to crumble, he goes in search for answers...
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directed by Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012; produced by Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012; performed by Leon Yong, fl. 2008-2012, Marilyn Lee, fl. 2000-2010 and Dean Kuan, fl. 2008-2009 (Singapore: Privately Published), 1 hour 9 mins
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Dreams From The Third World concerns a man who is trying to make a porn movie and believes he is hearing the voice of God. He meets a prostitute and begins putting his belief into effect. His wife lambastes his idealism and acts as the voice of reason. When his life begins to crumble, he goes in search for answers and discovers it in an unexpected place. Adult
Date Written / Recorded
2008
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Leon Yong, fl. 2008-2012, Marilyn Lee, fl. 2000-2010, Dean Kuan, fl. 2008-2009
Contributor
Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012, Darren Ang, fl. 2008
Author / Creator
Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012, Leon Yong, fl. 2008-2012, Marilyn Lee, fl. 2000-2010, Dean Kuan, fl. 2008-2009
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Marriage, Relationships, Sexuality
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 Used by permission of Kan Lume.
Country of Origin
Singapore
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Female Games
directed by Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012; produced by Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012; performed by Dean Kuan, fl. 2008-2009, Shen Qiaoyun, fl. 2009 and Evelyn Maria Ng, fl. 2003-2012 (Singapore: Privately Published), 1 hour
Two Singaporean models travel to Malaysia to look for representation. One of them feels left out as the other finds favor with a casting director. Both of them are pawns in a manipulative game. The journey tests their limits and leave them more vulnerable than when they first started.
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directed by Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012; produced by Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012; performed by Dean Kuan, fl. 2008-2009, Shen Qiaoyun, fl. 2009 and Evelyn Maria Ng, fl. 2003-2012 (Singapore: Privately Published), 1 hour
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Two Singaporean models travel to Malaysia to look for representation. One of them feels left out as the other finds favor with a casting director. Both of them are pawns in a manipulative game. The journey tests their limits and leave them more vulnerable than when they first started. Adult
Date Written / Recorded
2009
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Dean Kuan, fl. 2008-2009, Shen Qiaoyun, fl. 2009, Evelyn Maria Ng, fl. 2003-2012
Contributor
Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012
Author / Creator
Kan Lume, fl. 2007-2012, Dean Kuan, fl. 2008-2009, Shen Qiaoyun, fl. 2009, Evelyn Maria Ng, fl. 2003-2012
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Entertainment industry, Friendships
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 Used by permission of Kan Lume.
Country of Origin
Singapore
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Flooding in the Time of Drought: Flood, Part 2
directed by Sherman Ong, fl. 2002-2011; produced by Paddy Pictures; performed by Rattanan Channoi, fl. 2009, Consulta Gian Carlo, fl. 2009 and Nathan Boenjamin, fl. 2009 (Singapore: 13 Little Pictures, 2009), 1 hour 33 mins
What if Singapore’s water supply suddenly runs dry? This docu-narrative fusion depicts the lives of foreign immigrants as they face an impending water crisis. Amidst this drought, a cast of non-professional actors grapple with their foibles, fantasies, and broken romances. Touching on issues as diverse as ethnic...
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directed by Sherman Ong, fl. 2002-2011; produced by Paddy Pictures; performed by Rattanan Channoi, fl. 2009, Consulta Gian Carlo, fl. 2009 and Nathan Boenjamin, fl. 2009 (Singapore: 13 Little Pictures, 2009), 1 hour 33 mins
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What if Singapore’s water supply suddenly runs dry? This docu-narrative fusion depicts the lives of foreign immigrants as they face an impending water crisis. Amidst this drought, a cast of non-professional actors grapple with their foibles, fantasies, and broken romances. Touching on issues as diverse as ethnic discrimination, ritual beliefs, World War II, and racial tensions in post-’97 riots Indonesia, the film explores how ingrained pro...
What if Singapore’s water supply suddenly runs dry? This docu-narrative fusion depicts the lives of foreign immigrants as they face an impending water crisis. Amidst this drought, a cast of non-professional actors grapple with their foibles, fantasies, and broken romances. Touching on issues as diverse as ethnic discrimination, ritual beliefs, World War II, and racial tensions in post-’97 riots Indonesia, the film explores how ingrained problems are transported along with migrant communities.
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Date Written / Recorded
2009
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Rattanan Channoi, fl. 2009, Consulta Gian Carlo, fl. 2009, Nathan Boenjamin, fl. 2009
Contributor
Paddy Pictures
Author / Creator
Sherman Ong, fl. 2002-2011, Rattanan Channoi, fl. 2009, Consulta Gian Carlo, fl. 2009, Nathan Boenjamin, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
13 Little Pictures
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by 13 Little Pictures
Country of Origin
Singapore
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Hashi = はし
directed by Sherman Ong, fl. 2002-2011; produced by Kamachi Masae, fl. 2008 and Matsuura Jin, fl. 2008; performed by Yoko Nakao, fl. 2008, Naoko Kato, fl. 2005-2008 and Shinohara Keiko, fl. 2008 (Singapore: 13 Little Pictures, 2008), 1 hour 51 mins
This drama was directed by Sherman Ong and features Shinohara Keiko, Naoko Kato, and Yoko Nakao.
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directed by Sherman Ong, fl. 2002-2011; produced by Kamachi Masae, fl. 2008 and Matsuura Jin, fl. 2008; performed by Yoko Nakao, fl. 2008, Naoko Kato, fl. 2005-2008 and Shinohara Keiko, fl. 2008 (Singapore: 13 Little Pictures, 2008), 1 hour 51 mins
Description
This drama was directed by Sherman Ong and features Shinohara Keiko, Naoko Kato, and Yoko Nakao.
Date Written / Recorded
2008
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Yoko Nakao, fl. 2008, Naoko Kato, fl. 2005-2008, Shinohara Keiko, fl. 2008
Contributor
Ming-An Wang, fl. 2008, Kamachi Masae, fl. 2008, Matsuura Jin, fl. 2008, Hideki Yamamoto, fl. 2009, Jin Choon Bernard Ng
Author / Creator
Sherman Ong, fl. 2002-2011, Yoko Nakao, fl. 2008, Naoko Kato, fl. 2005-2008, Shinohara Keiko, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
13 Little Pictures
Topic / Theme
Emotional conflict, Women's issues, Love, Relationships
Copyright Message
Copyright (c) 2008. Used by permission of 13 Little Pictures.
Country of Origin
Malaysia, Singapore, Japan
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Kopi Julia
directed by Tan Bee Thiam, fl. 2010-2013; produced by Tan Bee Thiam, fl. 2010-2013; performed by Muhammad Ridhwan bin Rahmat, fl. 2013, Raimi Liandy Safari, fl. 2013 and Amy Tashiana, fl. 2013 (Singapore: 13 Little Pictures, 2013), 8 mins
Ikram brings home his classmates to feed Julia, his blood-sucking stepmum. When Julia starts flirting with a classmate Ikram has been secretly admiring, he flies into a rage of jealousy. An adaptation from a short story by Faizal Sulaiman, Kopi Julia is a film tribute to the Malay horror films made in the 50s in S...
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directed by Tan Bee Thiam, fl. 2010-2013; produced by Tan Bee Thiam, fl. 2010-2013; performed by Muhammad Ridhwan bin Rahmat, fl. 2013, Raimi Liandy Safari, fl. 2013 and Amy Tashiana, fl. 2013 (Singapore: 13 Little Pictures, 2013), 8 mins
Description
Ikram brings home his classmates to feed Julia, his blood-sucking stepmum. When Julia starts flirting with a classmate Ikram has been secretly admiring, he flies into a rage of jealousy. An adaptation from a short story by Faizal Sulaiman, Kopi Julia is a film tribute to the Malay horror films made in the 50s in Singapore.
Date Written / Recorded
2013
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Muhammad Ridhwan bin Rahmat, fl. 2013, Raimi Liandy Safari, fl. 2013, Amy Tashiana, fl. 2013
Contributor
Tan Bee Thiam, fl. 2010-2013, Lim Yi Benjamin, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Tan Bee Thiam, fl. 2010-2013, Muhammad Ridhwan bin Rahmat, fl. 2013, Raimi Liandy Safari, fl. 2013, Amy Tashiana, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
13 Little Pictures
Topic / Theme
Violence, Jealousy, Anger, Stepmothers, School friends
Copyright Message
Copyright (c) 2013. Used by permission of 13 Little Pictures.
Country of Origin
Singapore, Malaysia
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The Obs: A Singapore Story
directed by Yeo Siew Hua, fl. 2009; produced by Yeo Siew Hua, fl. 2009, Dan Koh, fl. 2014 and Adeline Setiawan, fl. 2016, 13 Little Pictures (Singapore: 13 Little Pictures, 2015), 1 hour 37 mins
Hailed as Singapore’s most important independent band, The Observatory and their brooding, brilliant and confounding music are explored in this quietly contemplative music documentary. Tracing the footsteps of the group’s core members, THE OBS: A SINGAPORE STORY looks back at the country’s early nation-build...
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directed by Yeo Siew Hua, fl. 2009; produced by Yeo Siew Hua, fl. 2009, Dan Koh, fl. 2014 and Adeline Setiawan, fl. 2016, 13 Little Pictures (Singapore: 13 Little Pictures, 2015), 1 hour 37 mins
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Hailed as Singapore’s most important independent band, The Observatory and their brooding, brilliant and confounding music are explored in this quietly contemplative music documentary. Tracing the footsteps of the group’s core members, THE OBS: A SINGAPORE STORY looks back at the country’s early nation-building period, when native music faced a clampdown by the government, which accused it of ‘western decadence’, to understand the creat...
Hailed as Singapore’s most important independent band, The Observatory and their brooding, brilliant and confounding music are explored in this quietly contemplative music documentary. Tracing the footsteps of the group’s core members, THE OBS: A SINGAPORE STORY looks back at the country’s early nation-building period, when native music faced a clampdown by the government, which accused it of ‘western decadence’, to understand the creative process of one of Singapore’s longest-surviving outfits. From Bali to Bergen, THE OBS highlights the constant struggle between artistic vision and pragmatic realities; an unwavering commitment to evolution versus a society that unforgivingly favours the mainstream. More than a music film, THE OBS is a tale of uncompromising passion, of culture and of belonging, and the costs—and invaluable rewards—of being creative.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
The Observatory
Contributor
Yeo Siew Hua, fl. 2009, Dan Koh, fl. 2014, Adeline Setiawan, fl. 2016, 13 Little Pictures, The Observatory
Author / Creator
Yeo Siew Hua, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
13 Little Pictures
Topic / Theme
Avant-garde, Popular culture, Performing arts life, Performing ensembles, Rock music, Progressive/Art Rock, Singaporeans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by 13 Little Pictures LLP
Country of Origin
Singapore
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Passabe
directed by Lynn Lee, fl. 2006-2012 and James Leong, fl. 2006-2012 (Singapore: Lianain Films), 1 hour 47 mins
Banned from the Jakarta International Film Festival, this 2005 documentary examines the aftermath of the massacre of 74 East Timorese independence supporters by pro-Indonesian militiamen as the survivors try to heal themselves and their community. Shot over the course of a year, this film is an intimate look into...
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directed by Lynn Lee, fl. 2006-2012 and James Leong, fl. 2006-2012 (Singapore: Lianain Films), 1 hour 47 mins
Description
Banned from the Jakarta International Film Festival, this 2005 documentary examines the aftermath of the massacre of 74 East Timorese independence supporters by pro-Indonesian militiamen as the survivors try to heal themselves and their community. Shot over the course of a year, this film is an intimate look into the lives of ordinary folk struggling to rebuild their homes and an exploration into the very universal themes of justice and reconcili...
Banned from the Jakarta International Film Festival, this 2005 documentary examines the aftermath of the massacre of 74 East Timorese independence supporters by pro-Indonesian militiamen as the survivors try to heal themselves and their community. Shot over the course of a year, this film is an intimate look into the lives of ordinary folk struggling to rebuild their homes and an exploration into the very universal themes of justice and reconciliation. The directors - James Leong and Lynn Lee -- started their research in 2003, and it evolved into a year-long project. As they say: 'Our time in Passabe was often frustrating, but also enlightening and thought-provoking. It exposed us to a rare and fascinating culture and opened our eyes to issues and ideas we had never stopped to consider. The journey has reshaped our perceptions of good and evil, justice and truth, forgiveness and redemption.'
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Date Written / Recorded
2010-04-29
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Lynn Lee, fl. 2006-2012, James Leong, fl. 2006-2012
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Lianain Films
Topic / Theme
Genital warts, Social conflict, East Timorese Crisis, 1999
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 Used by permission of Lianain Films.
Country of Origin
Singapore
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Perth
directed by Djinn, 1968-; performed by A. Panneeirchelvam, fl. 2004, Qiu Lian Liu, fl. 2004 and Kay Tong Lim, 1954- (Singapore: Privately Published), 1 hour 42 mins
As he enters the fifth decade of his life, Harry has nothing to show for it. Over drunken nights with his drinking buddy Selva, he alternately rages against an unfaithful ex-wife who gambled away his savings, regrets the alienation of his only son, and spins dreams of a simple, peaceful retirement in the Austr...
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directed by Djinn, 1968-; performed by A. Panneeirchelvam, fl. 2004, Qiu Lian Liu, fl. 2004 and Kay Tong Lim, 1954- (Singapore: Privately Published), 1 hour 42 mins
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As he enters the fifth decade of his life, Harry has nothing to show for it. Over drunken nights with his drinking buddy Selva, he alternately rages against an unfaithful ex-wife who gambled away his savings, regrets the alienation of his only son, and spins dreams of a simple, peaceful retirement in the Australian city of Perth. When he loses his job as a shipyard security guard, he is forced to work under his young friend Angry Boy Lee, d...
As he enters the fifth decade of his life, Harry has nothing to show for it. Over drunken nights with his drinking buddy Selva, he alternately rages against an unfaithful ex-wife who gambled away his savings, regrets the alienation of his only son, and spins dreams of a simple, peaceful retirement in the Australian city of Perth. When he loses his job as a shipyard security guard, he is forced to work under his young friend Angry Boy Lee, driving high-class prostitutes to their rich clientele. One in particular, a young Vietnamese girl named May, catches Harry's eye, and when the two seem to connect, he takes her under his wing. But as the nights pass, May returns to his car with an increasingly ugly collection of welts and bruises, and Harry decides that he will save this young girl, at any cost. Chronicled as Singapore's answer to "Taxi Driver," and shot on 20 locations that archive this fast-changing city, Djinn promises a dark tale and delivers Harry's gruesome, violent quest for redemption. Awards/Festivals: Won 2004 Lino Brocka Award, Won 2008 Lyon Asian Film Festival - Best Film award, Best New Asian Cinema award, Best Film Award (Press) and 3rd Prix Youth Award (Public), Winner Hong Kong Asian Film Festival Best Film award and Best New Talent award. 17th Singapore International Film Festival 2004.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
A. Panneeirchelvam, fl. 2004, Qiu Lian Liu, fl. 2004, Kay Tong Lim, 1954-
Author / Creator
Djinn, 1968-, A. Panneeirchelvam, fl. 2004, Qiu Lian Liu, fl. 2004, Kay Tong Lim, 1954-
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Aging, Sex industry
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 Used by permission of Djinn.
Country of Origin
Singapore
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