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Mee Pok Man is a 1995 Singaporean film directed by Eric Khoo. The film is Eric Khoo's debut feature, released under his film production company, Zhao Wei Films, after making award-winning short films for years.
A lonely noodle seller falls in love with a prostitute in this award-winning debut film by Eric Khoo. The film explores the themes of loneliness, alienation and redemption in Singapore's nightlife.
Feb 3, 2019 · In “ Mee Pok Man ” director Eric Khoo reminds us vividly that love is often inscrutable and hard to get. The 1995 debut film of the Singaporean director was torn apart by critics on its release. Nowadays more and more scholars tend to discover its importance for Singapore's cinematic history.
Dec 22, 2023 · Mee Pok Man is a commendable film for its ability to paint a grittier side to Singapore. Its portrayal of the sex work industry however isn’t. While objectification of female bodies are certainly not limited to the sex industry, such misogyny is pervasive in media portrayals of sex work.
CLASSICSDirector: Eric KhooProducers: Jacqueline KhooScreenwriter: Foong Yu LeiSynopsis:Mee Pok Man is the quintessential film that placed Singapore cinema o...
- 2 min
- 6.2K
- Singapore International Film Festival
The lives of a shy noodle stall owner and a sex worker collide after an accident, and they form an unlikely bond. Watch trailers & learn more.
Lonely, misunderstood, and ridiculed, the Mee Pok Man runs an all-night noodle stall in a notorious part of Singapore. His patrons are mostly hookers, pimps, outlaws, and thugs.
