
29 Sep 2000

In the Mood for Love
In 1962 Hong Kong, two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses.
Can we talk?
A 2006 Singaporean film and the sequel to the 2002 film, I Not Stupid. A satirical comedy, I Not Stupid Too portrays the lives, struggles and adventures of three Singaporean youths - 15-year-old Tom, his 8-year-old brother Jerry and their 15-year-old friend Chengcai - who have a strained relationship with their parents. The film explores the issue of poor parent-child communication.
Tom
Jerry
Cheng Cai
Cheng Cai's Father
Tom and Jerry's Mother
Fake CID
Principal
Mrs. Alicia Tan / Principal
Jing Jing
29 Sep 2000
In 1962 Hong Kong, two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses.
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