Perth: The Geylang Massacre 20 years old

the dream of a simple man

Perth is the journey into the heart of Harry Lee, a 51-year-old part-time security guard and taxi driver. He belongs to a redundant generation, eclipsed by a fast-paced, elitist society that is mesmerized with education and status. Harry desires to leave the antiseptic streets of Singapore for his paradise on earth in Western Australia. His attempt to migrate is complicated when he takes on a job ferrying prostitutes. This evokes painful memories from his past. When he takes an unhealthy interest in a Vietnamese prostitute, it awakens a dark and dangerous attempt at personal redemption. The film tackles an extremely topical issue of emigration in Singapore. It is peppered by denizens of the underbelly of Singapore society, reflecting the multicultural idiosyncrasies of a seemingly pristine city. More importantly, it is a personal journey of a flawed man in a society that does not tolerate failure...

Credits

Perth: The Geylang Massacre Cast

Name Character
Lim Kay Tong He was 50, now 70 years old as Harry Lee

Perth: The Geylang Massacre Crew

Name Department
Perth: The Geylang Massacre poster
Perth: The Geylang Massacre (20 years)

the dream of a simple man

  • Release day: Wednesday, April 28, 2004
  • Runtime: 106 minutes