Be with Me (2005): This poetic film weaves together three stories of human connection with a minimalist flair. (7.1)
Director: Eric Khoo
Writers: Eric Khoo (screenplay), Theresa Poh Lin Chan (inspiration)
Stars: Theresa Poh Lin Chan, Chiew Sung Ching and Lawrence Yong
Languages: English and Mandarin (w/ English subtitles)
A kind of a different movie from Singapore about the emotional connections between various people. The main story has been inspired by the real-life story of Ms Theresa Chan. The acting and the situations convey a great deal without a whole lot of dialog. The pace of the movie is exactly right for the emotions it evokes. (Some simple things like the food baskets, the window grille, the style of gates, etc reminded me of another island not too far from Singapore.) On the surface, some may not find this movie all that poignant but, I think, it speaks to you in a much deeper level. I'm trying not to say anything at all about the three stories because, I believe, seeing them w/o any preconceived notions gives you a fresh perspective that guides your emotions. My Rating: 7.5
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