Anyone seen this? Here is the synopsis from imdb.com:
Perth is the journey into the heart of Harry Lee, a 51-year-old
part-time security guard and taxi driver. He belongs to a redundant
generation, eclipsed by a fast-paced, elitist society that is
mesmerized with education and status. Harry desires to leave the
antiseptic streets of Singapore for his paradise on earth in
Western Australia. His attempt to migrate is complicated when he
takes on a job ferrying prostitutes. This evokes painful memories
from his past. When he takes an unhealthy interest in a Vietnamese
prostitute, it awakens a dark and dangerous attempt at personal
redemption. The film tackles an extremely topical issue of
emigration in Singapore. It is peppered by denizens of the
underbelly of Singapore society, reflecting the multicultural
idiosyncrasies of a seemingly pristine city. More importantly, it
is a personal journey of a flawed man in a society that does not
tolerate failure. As such, Harry s rant and anger - directed at
anyone and anything, but himself - is merely a distraction from his
own feelings of impotency within society, and his inability to find
redemption from his past.
Now, what really caught my eye is the fact that the main
character is named 'Harry Lee'. That, as you guys will know, is Lee
Kwan Yew's english name. I had thought this is a political film but
according to the synopsis, that does not seem to be the case.
