Extravagant finale to a trilogy about dreams

Actor Tang Shao Wei (foreground) plays disgraced naval officer Chun Yu Fen in A Dream Under The Southern Bough: Existence.
Actor Tang Shao Wei (foreground) plays disgraced naval officer Chun Yu Fen in A Dream Under The Southern Bough: Existence. PHOTO: CRISPI
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Beginning in 2018, each instalment of the A Dream Under The Southern Bough trilogy has examined a different aspect of dreams.

The Beginning (2018) portrayed a dream's fleeting nature, while Reverie (2019) showcased the indulgent nature of humans in a dream.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 02, 2021, with the headline Extravagant finale to a trilogy about dreams. Subscribe