Award-winning Singapore film Ah Girl gives a voice to children who grew up feeling unheard

Channel News Asia Tuesday 03 November 2026, 04:42 UTC 1 min read

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Ah Girl has won numerous awards, including at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and the Singapore International Film Festival. Its director Ang Geck Geck Priscilla reflects on the decade-long journey and the personal experiences that shaped the film.

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