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Inspired by real events in Director Boi Kwong’s life, “The Days” is a cautionary tale of brotherhood, loyalty and street gangs set in Singapore between 1989 and 1990. Composed of a cast of fresh young actors mostly under twenty years old, many of whom are making their big screen debut, Kwong has painted a strong picture of the early 90s – a time distinct from the decades before, with its own iconic and unmistakably Singaporean style. It is a time of center-parted gelled up hair, sharp-pointed pocket combs sticking out of back pockets, tea dances, pagers and Callzone phones (in place of the now ubiquitous mobile phones).
The increasingly affluent middle class families from which these kids hail, allow them to define their individual styles through high end fashion labels in very bright hues. This timeless tale about brothers and friendship is especially compelling because it arises from the director’s own experience. Made partly as a tribute to his brother and partly as an apology for bringing him into gang life, this is the first feature film by director Boi Kwong. The film was shot in 30 days on location mostly in Jurong, using actual places where the events occurred.
Director: Boi Kwong
Cast: Justin Chan, Ivan Lim, Avery Ang, Derrick R, Kevin Tan, Anthony Levi Kho, Adele Wong, Adora Wong, Jason Ho
Genre: Drama
Running time: 92 mins
Year: 2008
Country: Singapore
Language: Mandarin with English subtitles
Rating: PG
