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A Good Child

好孩子

Lunar New Year

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Jiahao, a drag queen estranged from his conservative family, returns home after his father’s passing to help his brother, Jia Qiang, to care for their mother, Ju Hua, who has been diagnosed with dementia.

As Ju Hua’s condition worsens, she becomes increasingly reliant on Jiahao — reigniting past wounds and emotional strains. One night, a tired Jiahao returns home still in drag, met with panic and confusion from his mother who threatens to call the police. In a moment of quick thinking, he calms her by pretending to be her daughter instead.

To his surprise, Ju Hua believes him. Seizing the opportunity, Jiahao playfully steps into this new role, determined to mend their fractured relationship by creating new memories and healing old regrets. With the unwavering support of his boyfriend, David, Jiahao begins a heartfelt journey of reconnection, acceptance, and self-discovery — until an unexpected revelation from his past changes everything.

 

Presented by

Director

Ong Kuo Sin

Cast

Richie Koh, Hong Hui Fang, Johnny Lu, Charlie Goh, Cheryl Chou

Credits
Country of Origin

Singapore

Year

2025

Language

In Mandarin, English and Hokkien with English subtitles

19+
105 min

Book Tickets

Monday February 16

5:45 pm
Hearing Assistance Subtitles
VIFF Centre - Lochmaddy Studio Theatre
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Credits

Producer

Lim Teck, Melvin Mak, Jo Chi Kuo, Miranda Wan, Tay Pei Qin, Erica Ng

Screenwriter

Ong Kuo Sin

Cinematography

Tan Yean Loon

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