The Blue Mansion

The Blue Mansion
Directed by	Glen Goei
Produced by	Glen Goei Tommy Tan Pauline Yu Chowee Leow Sacha Brooks Kate James
Written by	Ken Kwek
Music by	David Hirschfelder
Cinematography	Larry Smith
Edited by	Kate James
Release dates	13 October 2009 (2009-10-13) (PIFF) 22 October 2009 (2009-10-22) (Singapore)
Running time	100 minutes
Country	Singapore
Language	English

The Blue Mansion is the second film from director Glen Goei. The film had its world premiere at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) and was released in Singapore on 22 October 2009.

Plot

The Blue Mansion is a quirky murder mystery about a wealthy Asian tycoon who dies suddenly under mysterious circumstances and returns as a ghost to try to uncover the secret of his death. Two eager detectives investigate the death, chasing all leads and suspects, including the dead man's three children. The ghost witnesses his own funeral wake, attended by jealous relatives and business competitors as well as the police investigation that unveils hidden family secrets.

Cast

Production

The movie is filmed entirely on location in Penang at the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, a UNESCO Architectural Heritage Award recipient, over 6 weeks in 2008.

The film debuted in Kuala Lumpur on 18 March 2010 and was shown in Penang during the George Town Festival 2010.

The film is also screened at the 2010 Hong Kong International Film Festival and at the Asian Hot Shots Film Festival in Berlin (2010).

See also

• Glen Goei
• Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

References

• THE STAR interviews Glen Goei

External links

• Official website
• The Blue Mansion at the Internet Movie Database