Perth: The Geylang Massacre

Perth: The Geylang Massacre (2004)

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...

Date of release
2004-04-28
TMDB
4.2 / 10 (9)
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Director
Djinn

Casting

Interesting facts

Perth: The Geylang Massacre, also known as Perth: The Dream of a Simple Man or simply Perth, is a 2004 Singaporean crime drama film written and directed by Djinn. It stars Lim Kay Tong as Harry Lee, a part-time security guard and taxicab driver in Singapore. He is a self-described "simple man" whose life becomes complicated when he finds work as a driver for an escort service. Its title refers to the Australian city, which is where he dreams of retiring and considers a paradise.

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