1400 (film)
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| Directed by | Derrick Lui |
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| Story by | Derrick Lui |
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| Cinematography | Chua Lian Seng |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
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1400 is a 2015 Singaporean drama film directed by Derrick Lui, in his directorial debut.[1][2] Set in Singapore's red light district, with four interwoven stories, the film revolves around four couples in search of love and belonging in a hotel. The film stars Desmond Tan, Ya Hui, Vincent Tee, Alan Tan, Angeline Yap, Will Lawandi, Maria Alexandria and Grace Lee-Khoo.[3][4][5]
Plot
The film is composed of four interlocking narratives, each exploring different facets of love and belonging. The stories include:
- Rain and Summer: Rain (Desmond Tan), a deaf man, and Summer (Ya Hui), who is blind, attempt to connect and communicate despite their sensory challenges.[6]
- Paul and Janice: An adulterous relationship between Paul (Will Lawandi) and Janice (Maria Alexandria), exploring themes of guilt, intimacy, and betrayal.[6]
- An older man’s grief: Vincent Tee plays a middle-aged man who goes on dates as a way to cope with the loss of his wife, still haunted by memories.[6]
- Moon’s struggle: A poor foreign woman, Moon (Angeline Yap), balances work, survival, and searching for a meaningful relationship.[6]
These stories are connected through their setting largely centred on a hotel named “1400” as characters’ paths cross, often invisibly, under the roofs, corridors, and rooms.[6][7][8]
Cast
- Desmond Tan as Rain
- Ya Hui as Summer
- Vincent Tee as James
- Will Lawandi as Paul
- Maria Alexandria as Janice
- Alan Tan as Alan
- Angeline Yap as Moon
- Luis Lim as Uncle Huat
- Grace Lee-Khoo as Lulu
- Junichi Takahashi as Takeshi
Production
Filming was completed in just five days.[7][9]
Awards and nominations
| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2015 Cinewest flEXiff | Best Feature Film | 1400 | Won | [10][11] |
| 2016 Maverick Movie Awards | Best Picture: Feature | 1400 | Won | [12] |
| Best Director: Feature | Derrick Lui | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography: Feature | Chua Lian Seng | Nominated | ||
| Best Music: Feature | Bang Wenfu | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor: Feature | Desmond Tan | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress: Feature | Ya Hui | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor: Feature | Vincent Tee | Nominated | ||
| Best Ensemble Acting: Feature | 1400 | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Local film finally sees the light of day after seven years". Yahoo News. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "[InC-terview] '1400' Filmmaker, Derrick Lui - Making his 5-year Dream Come True". InCinemas SG. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Budget film boasts local stars". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. No. Page 3. The Straits Times. 2 September 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "陈泂江：不介意演情欲戏". 优1周 - UWeekly. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "1400 Gala Screening Highlights". mewatch. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "1400 (2015)". www.moviexclusive.com. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Film Review: Anthology film '1400' Searches For Solace Amidst Singapore's Red Light District". Sinema.SG. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ Owyong, Elena (2 April 2017). "Up close with 'accidental' filmmaker Derrick Lui". Asia Times. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
- ^ "1400 (2015)". www.moviexclusive.com. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore". Twitter. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "1400". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Maverick Movie Awards 2016 Winners Announced". ScreenAnarchy. 1 October 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2023.