Wet Season
By Anthony Chen
2019 | 103 min | Drama
In monsoon-soaked Singapore, a teacher's struggle for identity and connection unfolds through an unlikely and transformative bond.
Koh Jia Ler
ActorKoh Jia Ler is a Malaysian actor best known for his role in the critically acclaimed film "Ilo Ilo" directed by Anthony Chen. He won the Best New Performer award at the 50th Golden Horse Awards for his role in the film. Koh Jia Ler has also appeared in other films such as "Wet Season" and "Red Dragonflies."
Films
Ilo Ilo
By Anthony Chen
2013 | 99 min | Drama
A lovely, intimate drama of family dynamics under stress, offering an intriguing peek into previously unseen Singaporean middle-class life.
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