Letters from the South (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2013, Letters from the South is a drama film directed by Midi Z, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. In this omnibus film, six directors from the region each reflect on the Chinese diaspora. Thai filmmaker Aditya Assarat describes a meeting in Thailand between Paula and her friends, who have Chinese roots, with her cousin Mumu, who was born in China; Royston Tan from Singapore tells of the special meaning that making the traditional Popiah dish has for a Chinese family; Midi Zhao from Myanmar follows the death of a grandfather surrounded by Chinese customs in a village in Myanmar; Sun Koh from Singapore makes a small-scale comedy about the commercialisation of the local radio station, influenced by mainland China; Tan Chui Mui from Malaysia composes a poetic, visual reflection on being an outsider and wandering; and Tsai Ming-liang, also born in Malaysia, observes the seventh-storey apartment in which he grew up as a child.
Who’s in it. Letters from the South stars Lee Kang-sheng as Xiao Kang (segment "Walking on Water"), Huang Lu as Mumu (segment "Now Now Now"), Serene Chen as Serene (segment "Singapore Panda") and Elena Chia as Ning Jie (segment "Singapore Panda"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Letters from the South has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Letters from the South page.
If you liked it. Fans of Letters from the South tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letters from the South (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letters from the South change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Letters from the South worth watching?
- Letters from the South holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Letters from the South?
- Letters from the South stars Lee Kang-sheng, Huang Lu, Serene Chen, Elena Chia and Alvin Chiam.
- When was Letters from the South released?
- Letters from the South was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.