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20 years on, Money No Enough is restored
The Singapore hit comedy marks its 20th anniversary with a restored version and free screenings. Its director and cast tell The Straits Times why the movie is groundbreaking
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Home-grown movie Money No Enough (1998) did a lot more than just make audiences laugh and cry - it is significant because it opened the doors for other commercial Singaporean films to follow.
Screening to packed cinema halls for five months upon its release - believed to be the longest theatrical run for a Singapore film - the movie about three Singaporeans facing financial difficulties was proof that there could be immense audience interest in a local production.
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 08, 2018, with the headline 20 years on, Money No Enough is restored. Subscribe
