He’s made you cry, but now S’porean film-maker Anthony Chen wants to make you laugh

Ajoomma producer Anthony Chen speaking at a press conference for the film at GV Suntec last week. PHOTO: GOLDEN VILLAGE
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SINGAPORE – Anthony Chen wants to take a break from making serious films.

The Singaporean film-maker is known for his award-winning works, Ilo Ilo (2013) and Wet Season (2019).

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