My apologies to my faithful blog readers, for not blogging for the past few days.. :p
I promise I'll be updating my blog later tonight..
Will let you guys know where I had been & what I had been up to the past whole week.. ;p
At the meantime, I'm rushing out now to meet my darling brother, Clement.. ;)
We are heading to The Arts House this afternoon to catch 2 short films showing there..
Check out The Arts House website: http://www.theartshouse.com.sg
Presented by Objectifs Films in collaboration with The Arts House, the second season of Fast Forward Film Screening aims to showcase films that will open a whole new world for the audience. This December, cherish your loved ones as we bring to you a collection of films that tug at the heartstrings of many.
Smell Of Rain (2002)
93 min / Drama / Singapore / Mandarin with English subtitles
Director: Gloria Chee
Smell of Rain is a poignant story about Xiao Qi (Nathaniel Ho), a lonely young man, trapped in his childhood grief of being abandoned just before a rainstorm. Together with a childhood best friend, Kong Long (Trey Ho), Xiao Qi creates a haven where the rest of the world is kept at bay. The arrival of a girl, Li Er (Leah Low) rudely disrupts the dynamics of this static world and Xiao Qi is forced to confront reality as he struggles to break free from the shackles of his past. In the process, he learns to live by learning to love – but will it be too late? Ending with a surprising twist, Smell of Rain sends a message of courage, hope and fresh beginnings.
Ah Ma (2006)
14 min / Drama / Singapore / Mandarin with English subtitles
Director: Anthony Chen
Ah Ma is lying in the hospital, her life hanging by a thread. Her family gathers by her deathbed to send her off. Overwhelmed by sadness, they struggle to find their own way of coming to terms with the impending end.
