Perth: The Geylang Massacre (2004) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2004, Perth: The Geylang Massacre is an action and drame film directed by Djinn, running about 106 minutes. “the dream of a simple man” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Perth is the journey into the heart of Harry Lee, a 51-year-old part-time security guard and taxi driver. He belongs to a redundant generation, eclipsed by a fast-paced, elitist society that is mesmerized with education and status. Harry desires to leave the antiseptic streets of Singapore for his paradise on earth in Western Australia. His attempt to migrate is complicated when he takes on a job ferrying prostitutes. This evokes painful memories from his past. When he takes an unhealthy interest in a Vietnamese prostitute, it awakens a dark and dangerous attempt at personal redemption. The film tackles an extremely topical issue of emigration in Singapore. It is peppered by denizens of the underbelly of Singapore society, reflecting the multicultural idiosyncrasies of a seemingly pristine city. More importantly, it is a personal journey of a flawed man in a society that does not tolerate failure...

Who’s in it. Perth: The Geylang Massacre stars Lim Kay Tong as Harry Lee, A. Panneeirchelvam as Selvam, Qiu Lian Liu as Harry's Wife and Sunny Pang as Angry Boy Lee.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Perth: The Geylang Massacre has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perth: The Geylang Massacre page.

If you liked it. Fans of Perth: The Geylang Massacre tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.