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Letters from the South

2013Movie1 h 45 min

56

DecentGoodWatch score

A melancholic, nostalgic drama movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Six filmmakers present six short films about the experiences of Chinese immigrants. Shot across Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Myanmar, the anthology depicts the crisis of identity that accompanies international migration.

Feels like

Chinese Immigrant Experience
Anthology Film
Crisis of Identity
Cultural Adaptation
Malaysian Cinema
Social Commentary
Family Dynamics
Melancholy Tone
Cross-Cultural Stories

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by: Tsai Ming-liang, Sun Koh, Aditya Assarat
Written by: Tsai Ming-liang, Sun Koh, Aditya Assarat

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Facts

October 6, 2013 · 1 h 45 min · Drama

Released: October 6, 2013
Runtime: 1 h 45 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: Chinese
Also spoken: Thai, cn
Made in: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan

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3 questions, like "Is Letters from the South worth watching?"

Questions about Letters from the South

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Is Letters from the South worth watching?

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6).

Is Letters from the South plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Letters from the South in English?

ChineseThaicn

No, it was made in Chinese, with some Thai and cn.