881 (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2007, 881 is a comedy and drama film directed by Royston Tan, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. 881 stars Qi Yuwu as Guan Yin, Mindee Ong as Little Papaya, Yann Yann Yeo as Big Papaya and Liu Ling Ling as Auntie Ling / The Goddess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, 881 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 881 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 881 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 881 (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 881 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 881 worth watching?
- 881 holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 881?
- 881 stars Qi Yuwu, Mindee Ong, Yann Yann Yeo, Liu Ling Ling and May Wan Teh.
- When was 881 released?
- 881 was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.