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On the wrong path
Imperfect carries an important social message as delinquent boys get caught up with the triads.
Edwin Goh plays the teenage protagonist He Jianhao in Imperfect.
By SETO KIT YAN [email protected]
Singaporean triad flick Imperfect illustrates the tragic consequences of treading the wrong path.
Inspired by the success of Singaporean drama series On The Fringe,Imperfect is an action-packed thriller about wayward teens turning to the dark side and joining triads for protection.
Produced by Li Nanxing and directed by Steven Cheng, with cinematography by Amandi Wong, the youth-oriented drama features violent gang wars and bloody fights by juvenile delinquents. It stars young actors including Edwin Goh, Ian Fang, Phua Yida, Elizabeth Lee, Kimberly Chia and Joeyan. Meanwhile, the adults in the movie are played by Li, Liu Kai Chi, and Chiang Tsu Ping and Patrick Li Pei Hsu.
Imperfect is actor-turned-filmmaker Li’s second movie and took 28 days to shoot. He made his directorial debut last year with the gambling flick,The Ultimate Winner, which he also produced and starred.
In a phone interview from Singapore recently, veteran Singaporean actor Li spoke of how glad he was to have engaged seasoned character actors from Hong Kong and Taiwan to work on the movie.
“They set off different sparks, making the movie unique, so that it is not the same as the series.”
In Imperfect, Li plays gangster head Hong Zhihua, whose ex-lover He Huifang (Chiang) implores him to help her troubled young son Jianhao (Goh) stay out of trouble. The boy joins a triad beause of his loyalty to his good friend Zach (Ian Fang). The youngsters end up in deep trouble when they injure the son of rival mobster Wang Guodong (Liu).
“The story is about the youth of today and their difficult relationship with their parents. We must understand why the young go astray and guard against it. Don’t wait till it’s too late to teach them. Guide them on the right path, while they are still young and impressionable,” said Li, 47, about the movie’s message to audiences.
Imperfect showcases fight sequences and action scenes that took up some 30% of the plot.
Often described as Singapore’s Chow Yun-fat, Li shared: “These fights were mainly done by the kids. And, yes, they were wielding blades and other sharp weapons. However, the most challenging to film were the scenes of them fighting in the rain as it was very slippery and we had to be extra careful to ensure everyone’s safety.”
Despite the violence, Imperfect was very well-received when it opened in Singapore with an NC16 (age 16 and above only) version on Aug 30 and a PG13 version on Sept 27, to cater for the young cast members’ wide teenage fanbase. The movie is rated 18 in Malaysia; the distributor is currently appealing for it to be rated P13 instead.
“I really have to thank our amazing cast. I believe that after you watch how each of them interpret their characters, you will accord them a much-deserved round of applause,” gushed Li, who will next play a forensics officer in C.L.I.F II, a police procedural series.
Tune in to the movie’s official radio station 988 from 11am to noon today for an exclusive live interview with the stars. 988 is owned and operated by The Star.
Imperfect opens in local cinemas on Thursday (Oct 18, 2012).
source: thestaronline; story also in > The Star > Star2 > Movies > page 17 > on Tuesday 16 October 2012.)
story link: http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/16/movies/12164500&sec=movies
isnap video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0N_VA1xzPo
[FANCAM] 120909 - 30th Drama Anniversary Roadshow, Eastpoint Mall (Gangnam Style)
I am a real catch even though I have only 1C. I am CRAZY for you!
Edwin Goh
I am a real catch. I have 5Cs. I am a Coward, Cheapskate, Control freak, Complain king And best of all, a Chauvinistic pig!
Edwin Goh
I saw this babelicious lady last night and used this chat up line on her, “If you look into my right brain, there is nothing right. If you look into my left brain, there is nothing left.” Lame as it was, I managed to buy her a drink and get her number.
Edwin Goh
I think he just woke up... But anyway , he's so cute !! REBLOG if you agree.
OMG ! SO CUTE !!