881(2007)
881 Synopsis
Two Singaporean girls join together to form the Papaya Sisters, a getai group that sings at performances during the seventh lunar month. Big Papaya is estranged from her mother, who disapproves of her performances, whilst Little Papaya is an orphan who suffers from terminal cancer. The two are assisted by Auntie Ling and her son, Guan Yin. The two soon rise to the top of the Singaporean getai scene singing traditional Hokkien songs, but their fame brings along with it the enmity of the Durian Sisters, a rival group of techno-singing Eurasian girls.
881 (2007) is a comedy and drama film directed by Royston Tan, released on August 9, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Qi Yuwu, Mindee Ong, Yeo Yann Yann and Liu Ling Ling. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Royston Tan
- Writers:
- Royston Tan
- Status:
- Released
881 (2007) Trailer
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881 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Qi Yuwu
as Guan Yin
Mindee Ong
as Little Papaya
Yeo Yann Yann
as Big Papaya
Liu Ling Ling
as Auntie Ling / The Goddess
- May Wan Teh
May Wan Teh
as The Durian Sisters (May)
- Choy Wan Teh
Choy Wan Teh
as The Durian Sisters (Choy)
Royston Tan
as Narrator
- Johnny Ng
Johnny Ng
as Little Papaya's Father
Wang Lei
as Wang Lei
Anna Ru Ping Lim
as Little Papaya's Mother
Kimberly Chia
as Big Papaya - Age 13
Key crew
Directed by Royston Tan, written by Royston Tan.
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881 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 13 ratings.
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881 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 881 online?
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881 (2007) is available to stream on HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 881?
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The main cast of 881 (2007) includes Qi Yuwu, Mindee Ong, Yeo Yann Yann, Liu Ling Ling and May Wan Teh. The film was directed by Royston Tan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 881 released?
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881 was released on August 9, 2007 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is 881 worth watching?
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881 (2007) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 881?
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Yes. The official 881 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.