WHEN WE WERE BENGS
| Directed by: | Alaric Tay |
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| Written by: | Alaric Tay |
| Starring: | Alaric Tay, Terence Tay |
| Country: | Singapore |
| Created: | 2006 |
| Runtime: | 12 min. |
| Member: | VERY-TAY |
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Film Description:
Synopsis
In a small, colourful, and vibrant Comic-book town, where gangs inhabit every street corner, games arcade, shopping mall and coffee shop, live two brothers, Heng and Bee. Big brother Heng loves to harass his younger brother, like a bad habit. Bee, on the other hand, is a blur kid. He tolerates his elder brother’s nonsense with great patience. He even makes little sacrifices for Heng, like offer his ice-cream. Despite the bullying, there is one thing the two brothers will unite to do extremely well together. Para-para dancing! Every weekday afternoon, the 2 brothers will take on the para-para dance machines at the games arcade. They are fast. They are furious. They are phenomenally in-sync! They even attract a hoard of fans!!! One day, Bee is kidnapped by Ang Ku Kueh, the notorious leader of the Red Demon Gang. Heng immediately goes to the rescue, but only to find himself caught in a ridiculous “Mexican” standoff. Will Heng sacrifice himself to save his brother, or his brother to save himself? Starring the amiable Alaric Tay (Yang Sisters) who also acts as Producer and Director; Terence Tay (Living With Lydia); Caroline Cheong (Light Years); and one of Hong Kong’s rising new talents, Ben Yeung (Love Story), this short comedy about brotherhood and self-sacrifice will make you roll with laughter… and touch you to tears.
Forms: Narrative Fiction, Short
Genres: Comedy, Independent, Dramedy
Niches: Asian, Asian American, Student, Youth/Teen
Screenings & Events
Canon Digital Video Festival 2006
Film Festival
Awards: Front2Back Celebrity Short Film
Singapore, Singapore
November 2006
First Take Short Film Program
OTHER
Singapore, Singapore
April 2007
ReelHeART International Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: OFFICIAL SELECTION
Toronto, Canada
June 2007
Cast & Crew
Alaric Tay (Director, Producer), Cecilia Koh (Assistant Director), Kelly Tuan (Production Manager)
WritingAlaric Tay (Writer)
PerformanceAlaric Tay (Lead Actor), Ben Yeung (Supporting Actor), Caroline Cheong (Supporting Actor), Terence Tay (Lead Actor)
CameraMeng Fye Wong (Cinematographer/DP)
Art DepartmentFong Meng Liu (Art Director)
Post ProductionKenny Yek (Picture Editor), Roy Lim (Sound Editor)
MusicRoy Lim (Original Music/Composer)
RepresentationAlaric Tay (Publicist)
AnimationKenny Yek (Animator)
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2 Comments about WHEN WE WERE BENGS
Apr 02, 2007 11:22PM
Just saw this film yesterday and loved it! Funny, well written and shot, a sweet story with both hilarious and tender moments. This is short film entertainment at its best!
Dec 25, 2006 09:05AM
This has got to be one of the best pleasent surprise from Alaric Tay for me! This is a production of a soon-to-be-killer-director-from-the-east-who-is-going-to-take-over-the-world.
I am proud of his latest production.
The creation and selection of cast of this film is extraordinary - talented and handsome actors and actresses. To make things even closer to the heart for me, I know most the cast and crews personally as friends!
Watching this film is more than a joyful experience.
Witty dialogue, excellent cast and crews, sensational sound track, exciting and relentless from one scene to another...it's an excellent comedy that keeps you "up" from the 1st minute to the last.
Favourite line: "Shi Ni SUAN de" (it's your choice) - Ang Ku Kueh.
Favourite Scene: Opening scene with the "broken ice-cream drum stick"
Favrouite female Lead: Mother or Jane Ho...not much of a choice isn't it?
Favourite male Lead: Ah Heng (of course)
Most out-of-point scene: "WA-WA-WA-SA-BAY-PING-QI-LING-SCENE"
Love it because: It's f**king hilarious with great story line for future expansion.
Running out of things to say, but it's a killer film. Go watch it.
rock - m/ - Remy
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