Funnyman Chapman To is directing his first feature film 'Let's Eat', and is set to star an ensemble of well-known regional artistes.
His film will be shot in both Singapore and Malaysia, produced by Asia Tropical Films and Clover Films.
Budgeted at S$1.8million, the movie will star regional artistes, that includes Chapman To 杜汶泽, popular Hong Kong actress Aimee Chan陈茵媺, Hong Kong hip-hop duo FAMA农夫 member C-Kwan郑诗君, veteran award-winning artist Lo Hoi Pang卢海鹏, Malaysia’s Tommy Kuan 关栋珉 & newcomer Daphne Low 刘倩妏and Singapore’s well-loved comedian Patricia Mok 莫小玲. More regional stars in interesting supporting and cameo roles will be announced later.
“LET’S EAT!” depicts how the head chef Dai Hung (Chapman To) and owner’s daughter Rosemary (Aimee Chan) of AH YONG CAFÉ set aside their differences and embark on a quest to save the once reputable restaurant. The movie will showcase the many tantalising aspects of Southeast Asian cuisine, do expect plenty of banter and sparks between the movie characters!
The movie is scheduled to commence filming in early September 2015 and slated for release in first quarter of 2016.