Young & Fabulous

Young & Fabulous (最佳伙扮, Zui Jia Huo Ban), is a 2016 Singaporean film directed by Michael Woo and Joyce Lee. It was released in Singapore by Golden Village and Encore Films on May 26, 2016.

“Young & Fabulous” poster

Basic information

Chinese title: 最佳伙扮
Phonetic title: Zui Jia Huo Ban
English title: Young & Fabulous
Language: Mandarin, English
Country: Singapore
Runtime: 107 minutes
Genre: Cosplay-themed film, Coming of age film
Director: Michael Woo, Joyce Lee
Scriptwriter: Rebecca Leow, Allan Ho
Producer: Joyce Lee, Shelin Ng, Clara Cheo
Distribution company: Golden Village, Encore Films
Release date: May 26, 2016

Plot

A group of teenage friends—Royston, Violet, and Hao Ren, overcome all challenges and obstacles to fulfil their dreams. On their journey of self-discovery, they also learn the meaning of friendship, the different perspectives in parent-child and teacher-student relationships, and ultimately the need to have the courage to stand up for what they believe in.

Bonded through a fondness for cosplay, the three friends not only help each other out at school, but also empower each other to become better individuals. Their natural talents in different aspects also make them a great team—the creative Royston designs and tailors the costumes; social media queen Violet teaches them how to pose with confidence, while Hao Ren puts his street smarts to good use in their negotiations with the vendors. Conflict arises when their cosplay hobby, kept a secret amongst themselves till then, is discovered by their parents. The parents strongly object to their involvement in cosplay, as they believe that it is juvenile and strange hobby that wastes time and effort, and will cause them to neglect their studies. They warn the three to discontinue their involvement in cosplay or risk getting into deeper trouble with them. Royston, Violet, and Hao Ren are in a dilemma. In this competitive era with an education system that focuses on academic excellence, how will the younger generation find courage and confidence to hold on to their hopes and dreams when they are up against a society that values practicality over creativity?

Some scenes in “Young & Fabulous”

Cast

• Aloysius Pang as Royston Chio, a top student who wishes to be a fashion designer
• Ivan Lo as young Royston Chio
• Joshua Tan as Hao Ren, a spendthrift who spends on various deals
• Joyce Chu as Violet Ong, the school's social media star and Royston's crush
• Gurmit Singh as Mr Boo, the school's discipline master
• Quan Yi Fong as Liu Mei Feng, Royston's mother and former fashion designer
• Henry Thia as Hao Lian, Hao Ren's father and karung guni man
• Jeffrey Xu as Chen Jun, a cosplayer from China who often cross-dresses
• Jordan Ng as Jordan Chio, Royston's younger brother
• Constance Song as Violet's mother
• Bernard Tan as Violet's father
• The Sam Willows
• Benjamin Kheng as Jay Lee
• Narelle Kheng as Orange Tan
• Sandra Tang as Nadia Ang, Violet and Orange's good friend
• Jonathan Chua as Bamboo Ng, Jay's right-hand man
• Isaac Lim as Daniel Lim, Jay's clique
• Ferlyn Wong

Trailer

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