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As one
of Singapore's most acclaimed directors, and the recipient of the 2000 SIFF
Special Jury Prize award, one can expect no less from Boi Kwong's first feature
film.
Genre :
Action/Drama
Country
of Origin: Singapore
Language
: Mandarin (with English and Mandarin subtitles)
Starring
: Justin Chan, Ivan Lim, Avery Ang, Kevin Tan, Derrick R. , Jason Ho, Anthony
Levi Kho, Adele Wong, Adora Wong
Director
: Boi Kwong
Set in
1989, at the turn of the decade where the typical middle income family is
becoming more affluent. It is here when Singapore has its own mini-revolution
with young street gangs gaining grounds in various neighborhoods. Based on a
true story, The Days tells the tale of
two brothers, Long (Justin Chan) and
Baby (Ivan Lim). Long, in a
misguided attempt to teach Baby how to take care of himself and make him feel
protected, throws him into his own gang of delinquents : "The Four Heavenly
Kings". It's no surprise that Baby changes as he is put into this violent world
of his brother's. How would this change affect the two brothers?
The
movie undertakes the typical gang-land fights and infuses elements of romance,
hard-boiled murders. Showcasing the darker side of the 1990s Singaporean
youths, The Days allows us to take a
look into the drug-filled, violent world that these teenagers lived in.
The development
of each character is uniquely in depth; and having the film shot in recognizable
neighborhoods allows the audience to relate to the film in a more personal way.
Boi Kwong's effort in ensuring the authenticity of the lifestyles and wardrobe
of the time period is evident in the movie.
The Days is definitely a must watch for all age
groups. HOOKED
Images courtesy of Sinema Old School.
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Written by Guest on 2008-10-27 18:45:40
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