AJOOMMA (花路阿朱妈)
Auntie (Hong Huifang), is a middle-aged Singaporean woman who has dedicated the best years of her life to caring for her family. Now widowed with her grown up son, Sam (Shane Pow) about to fly the roost, Auntie is left to contend with a whole new identity beyond her roles of daughter, wife, and mother.
A solo trip to Korea becomes a wild adventure for Auntie, where she meets Kwon-Woo (Kang Hyung Suk), a young tour guide who can’t seem to get his life in order, and Jung Su (Jung Dong-Hwan), an elderly security guard. The trio embark on an unexpected roller coaster ride where hearts flutter and unlikely bonds are formed.
Inspired by the director’s mother, AJOOMMA is the story of a woman’s journey of self-discovery, where Auntie learns to embrace her new independent life with renewed confidence and panache.
Starring Hong Huifang, Jung Dong-Hwan, Kang Hyung Suk, and Yeo Jingoo (Cast screengrab via IMDb), AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》 is directed by He Shuming, produced by award-winning filmmaker Anthony Chen and Giraffe Pictures.
The film thus far has received 4 Golden Horse nominations (Listed below), and has been officially submitted to the Oscars, representing Singapore. Folks here'll be able to experience the for hen it opens October 27th in Singapore cinemas, with sneak previews 21-24 October.
Best Supporting Actor 最佳男配角
Best Original Screenplay 最佳原著剧本
Best New Director 最佳新导演
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