THE PROJECTOR PRESENTS
Tiong Bahru Social Club NC16 Limited Screening
AH BEE is a man of few words who, at the age of 30, still lives with his mum MUI. Seeking a future of his own, he signs up as a young Happiness Agent with Tiong Bahru Social Club - a pilot project using data to build the happiest neighbourhood in the world in an ageing Singaporean district.
Opening film at the 2020 Singapore International Film Festival
AH BEE is a man of few words who, at the age of 30, still lives with his mum MUI. Seeking a future of his own, he signs up as a young Happiness Agent with Tiong Bahru Social Club - a pilot project using data to build the happiest neighbourhood in the world in an ageing Singaporean district.
On his comedic odyssey through Tiong Bahru Social Club, he moves into the communal house, befriends his Artificial Intelligence algorithm Bravo60 and finds himself in a strange cult of happiness and technology. He is assigned to serve crazy cat lady Ms Wee, who is always ready to take advantage of him but pure at heart, he serves her with distinction. Soon, Ah Bee inherits Ms Wee’s cat, is matched with a girlfriend Geok and is promoted to helm the community Complaint Centre. Things seem to look brighter for Ah Bee but something feels off to him.
Director Tan Bee Thiam’s offbeat satirical comedy takes a whimsical and soft sci-fi approach to poke fun at Singapore’s preoccupation with results-driven practicalities.
With one classic cinema hall (Green Room), one alternative entertainment space with a stage (Redrum) and a foyer café, The Projector is an ideal setting for a range of events.
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