23 Sep 2005
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Ramen Shop
When food is love…
Masato is a young ramen chef in Japan. When he finds his late mother's journal after the sudden death of his emotionally distant father, he takes it with him to her native country, Singapore, hoping to piece together the story of his family and his life.
Top Billed Cast
斎藤工 Masato
松田聖子 Miki
欧萱 Mei Lian
伊原剛志 Kazuo
Mark Lee Ah Wee
別所哲也 Uncle Akio
Beatrice Chien Madam Lee
Gisele Chiam Ah Wee's Younger Daughter
Keisuke Takeda Keisuke
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