The Diam Diam Era
2020 Singaporean drama film
The Diam Diam Era (Chinese: 我们的故事之沉默的年代) is a 2020 Singaporean comedy film directed by Jack Neo. Set in 1980s, it tells the story of the Lim family moving from kampong to HDB Flats. Through major policy changes and political climate in the era, they experience great changes in their lives and environment. It is the sequel to Long Long Time Ago and Long Long Time Ago 2.
It was released on 26 November 2020 in Singaporean cinemas. The film stars an ensemble cast, which includes Mark Lee, Richie Koh, Danny Lee, Mei Xin, Henry Thia, Wang Lei, Benjamin Josiah Tan, Regina Lim, Yap Hui Xin, Charmaine Sei, Tasha Low, Silvarajoo Prakasam and Suhaimi Yusof. It also marks the fourth on-screen reunion of Mark Lee and Suhaimi Yusof after they starred alongside together in the popular Singaporean sitcom named Police & Thief.
Plot
Continuing from Long Long Time Ago 2, this film is set from the year 1979 until the late 1980s. It follows the story of the Lim family's second generation moving from kampong to HDB Flats, as they experience great changes in Singapore's environment, policies and livelihood.
After the death of his father Si Shu (Wang Lei), his mother Si Shen (Ng Suan Loi) and his older sister Lim Zhao Di (Aileen Tan), Lim Ah Kun (Mark Lee) has turned over a new leaf and continued his old profession as a taxi driver.
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