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Release Year2024
Runtime0h 06m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorLi Shuen Lam, Mark Chua
WritersMark Chua, Li Shuen Lam
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsThe Inescapable Desire of Roots
About The Inescapable Desire of Roots
When hair begins to sprout wildly all over a man's body, his struggle becomes a resistance against subjugation in which the human anguish is palpable. Combining overlaid 16mm and Super 8 film loops, this manic new short by Singaporean duo Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen is an exploration of the relationship between the body and the city in an ever violent society.
Directed by Li Shuen Lam, Mark Chua, The Inescapable Desire of Roots leans on a strong ensemble — Oliver Chong — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2024.
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