The Blue Mansion
The Blue Mansion | |
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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 |
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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
Actor/Actress | Role |
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Patrick Teoh | Wee Bak Chuan |
Louisa Chong | Wee Siok Lin |
Lim Kay Siu | Wee Teck Liang |
Adrian Pang | Wee Teck Meng |
Neo Swee Lin | Wee Pei Shan |
Emma Yong | Wee Mei Yi |
Claire Wong | Wee Ye Ching |
Tan Kheng Hua | Veronica Wee |
Huzir Sulaiman | Inspector Suresh |
Steve Yap | Inspector Tan Kok Leong |
Denise Chan | Wee Jia Wen |
Ben Tan | Wee Bak How |
Deborah Png | Rosie Wee |
Pam Oei | Daisy Wee |
Wendy Kweh | Lily Wee |
Karen Tan | Violet Wee |
Bridget Therese Lachica | Aida |
Mariel Reyes | Tessie |
Chermaine Ang | China Girl |
Zahim Albakri | Mr De Cruz |
Himanshu Bhatt | Raj |
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).