Singapore Film Database
Female Games
Directed by
Kan Lume
Year
Runtime
2009
60 minutes
Genre
Drama
Language
English, Malay
Synopsis
Female Games is the first contemporary Singaporean film to portray female homosexuality, and also makes an exploration into other issues pertinent to women such as their self image and gendered roles. The film focuses on the relationship of two Singaporean female models, Alexia and Sandy, who travel to Kuala Lumpur to relax and find work from a casting agent. The tension that underlies their friendship emerges when jealousy gets the better of them both, and they turn enemies. Inspired by the insecurity that women possess to check who is better when they walk past each other, Kan obtained the themes of this film.
Producer(s)
Kan Lume
Produced by
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International Sales/Distribution
Cast
Maria Ng, Shen Qiaoyun
Tags
2009, Drama, Homosexuality, Women, Gender Roles, Model, Malaysia, Friendship, Jealousy, Insecurity