881
Aug 09, 2007 · 1h 55m
Director
Royston TanOverview
Two Singaporean girls join together to form the Papaya Sisters, a getai group that sings at performances during the seventh lunar month. Big Papaya is estranged from her mother, who disapproves of her performances, whilst Little Papaya is an orphan who suffers from terminal cancer. The two are assisted by Auntie Ling and her son, Guan Yin. The two soon rise to the top of the Singaporean getai scene singing traditional Hokkien songs, but their fame brings along with it the enmity of the Durian Sisters, a rival group of techno-singing Eurasian girls.
Cast of 881
Qi YuwuGuan Yin
Mindee OngLittle Papaya
Yeo Yann YannBig Papaya
Liu Ling LingAuntie Ling / The Goddess
May Wan TehThe Durian Sisters (May)- Choy Wan TehThe Durian Sisters (Choy)
Royston TanNarrator- Johnny NgLittle Papaya's Father
Wang LeiWang Lei
Anna Ru Ping LimLittle Papaya's Mother
Kimberly ChiaBig Papaya - Age 13
About 881
What is 881 about?
Two Singaporean girls join together to form the Papaya Sisters, a getai group that sings at performances during the seventh lunar month. Big Papaya is estranged from her mother, who disapproves of her performances, whilst Little Papaya is an orphan who suffers from terminal cancer. The two are assisted by Auntie Ling and her son, Guan Yin. The two soon rise to the top of the Singaporean getai…
When was 881 released?
881 was released on August 9, 2007.
How long is 881?
881 runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Who directed 881?
881 was directed by Royston Tan.
Who is in the cast of 881?
The cast of 881 includes Qi Yuwu (Guan Yin), Mindee Ong (Little Papaya), Yeo Yann Yann (Big Papaya), Liu Ling Ling (Auntie Ling / The Goddess) and May Wan Teh (The Durian Sisters (May)).