Liang Po Po: The Movie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Liang Po Po: The Movie |
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| Directed by | Teng Bee Lian |
| Produced by | Eric Khoo |
| Screenplay by | Jack Neo |
| Starring | Jack Neo Mark Lee Henry Thia |
| Cinematography | Yoke Weng Ho |
| Editing by | Lawrence Ang |
| Distributed by | United International Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 11 February 1999 |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Singapore |
| Language | Chinese (Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese) |
| Budget | S$800,000 |
Liang Po Po: The Movie is a funny Singaporean film from 1999. It was directed by Teng Bee Lian. The movie stars Jack Neo, a famous comedian and director. He plays the main character, an old lady named Liang Po Po. Her name means "Grandma Neo" in English.
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About the Story
Liang Po Po's New Adventure
The main character is an 85-year-old lady named Liang Po Po. She decides to leave her retirement home. Liang Po Po believes she can still help society. She wants to find a new purpose in life.
On her first day out, she meets some tough characters. She tries to work at a gas station. But things get a little messy there!
New Friends and Challenges
Liang Po Po soon meets two young men, Ah Beng and Ah Seng. They become good friends. She also gets involved with a group that does some tricky things. This group uses Liang Po Po's kind nature. They ask her to sell copies of movies. They also ask her to help collect money from people.
As Liang Po Po spends more time with Ah Beng and Ah Seng, their friendship grows. The leader of the group, Big Boss, wants his team to be more respected. He brings in two advisors from Hong Kong. These advisors suggest new ways to make the group look better. They even want the members to wear suits and sunglasses.
A Big Plan and a Big Mistake
Big Boss dreams of having more influence in the community. He wants to raise money for a special project. The advisors suggest a plan to get a lot of money quickly. They think Liang Po Po would be perfect for this plan. They believe no one would suspect an elderly person.
Ah Beng and Ah Seng find out about the plan. They try to send Liang Po Po away to keep her safe. But Liang Po Po refuses to leave her friends. She is determined to help them, not knowing the real danger.
The plan goes ahead, and a lot of money goes missing. This causes a big search for Liang Po Po. Both the group and the authorities try to find her. While on the run, Liang Po Po realizes she was tricked. She decides to turn things around on those who used her.
Meet the Cast
The movie features many talented actors. Here are some of the main stars:
- Jack Neo plays two roles: Liang Po Po and Liang Xi Mei.
- Mark Lee acts as Ah Beng.
- Henry Thia plays the role of Ah Seng.
- Patricia Mok is Ah Lian.
- John Cheng plays Big Boss.
- Ah Niu is the gas pump attendant.
- Eric Tsang and Sheren Tang play the advisors from Hong Kong.
Many other famous actors also make short appearances in the film. These include Zoe Tay, Chen Liping, Evelyn Tan, Kym Ng, Robin Leong, and Chris Ho.
