1400 (film)

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1400
1400 film.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDerrick Lui
Screenplay by
  • Terence Ang
  • Derrick Lui
Story byDerrick Lui
Produced by
  • Derrick Lui
Starring
  • Desmond Tan
  • Ya Hui
  • Vincent Tee
  • Alan Tan
  • Angeline Yap
  • Will Lawandi
  • Maria Alexandria
  • Grace Lee-Khoo
CinematographyChua Lian Seng
Edited by
  • Alfie Law
Music by
  • Bang Wenfu
Production
company
  • Vogue Films
Release dates
Running time
89 minutes
Country
  • Singapore
Languages
  • Mandarin
  • English

1400 is a 2015 Singaporean drama film directed by Derrick Lui, in his directorial debut. [1] [2] Set in Singapore's red light district, with four interwoven stories, the film revolves around four couples in search of love and belonging in a hotel. The film stars Desmond Tan, Ya Hui, Vincent Tee, Alan Tan, Angeline Yap, Will Lawandi, Maria Alexandria and Grace Lee-Khoo. [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Cast

Production

Filming was completed in just five days. [6] [7]

Awards and nominations

AwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2015 Cinewest flEXiffBest Feature Film1400Won [8] [9]
2016 Maverick Movie Awards Best Picture: Feature1400Won [10]
Best Director: FeatureDerrick LuiNominated
Best Cinematography: FeatureChua Lian SengNominated
Best Music: FeatureBang WenfuNominated
Best Actor: Feature Desmond Tan Nominated
Best Actress: Feature Ya Hui Nominated
Best Supporting Actor: FeatureVincent TeeNominated
Best Ensemble Acting: Feature1400Nominated

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