The Tiger Factory (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2010, The Tiger Factory is a drama film directed by Woo Ming Jin, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Ping Ping is 19 and wants to go to Japan to work in a car parts company. She's under the guardianship of her aunt, Madame Tien, who shuffles her between two jobs - working in a pig farm, and cleaning dishes in a rundown restaurant. Tien is also involved in a 'baby factory' scheme, pairing young women with migrant workers and then selling the babies for money. Both survive with each other in a love-hate symbiotic manner, until a truth about her aunt is revealed to Ping Ping.
Who’s in it. The Tiger Factory stars Fooi Mun Lai as Ping, Pearlly Chua as Madam Tien, Susan Lee Fong Zhi as Mei and Bok Lai Loh as Loan Shark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Tiger Factory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tiger Factory page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tiger Factory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tiger Factory (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tiger Factory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tiger Factory worth watching?
- The Tiger Factory holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tiger Factory?
- The Tiger Factory stars Fooi Mun Lai, Pearlly Chua, Susan Lee Fong Zhi, Bok Lai Loh and Lesly Leon Lee.
- When was The Tiger Factory released?
- The Tiger Factory was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.