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Directed by | Eric Khoo |
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Cinematography | Adrian Tan |
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Distributed by | ARP Selection |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
Country | Singapore |
Language | Tamil |
Budget | S$200,000 [1] |
Box office | US$19,940 [2] |
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