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Crime drama

15 (2003): Cast

15 (2003) movie poster

15 is a 2003 crime drama directed by Royston Tan, starring Melvin Lee as Armani, Shaun Tan and Melvin Chen. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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15 (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Royston Tan
Genres
Crime , Comedy , Drama
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 15 About?

The premise of 15 without spoilers.

Five troubled teens, abandoned by society and family, form a bond in a world of violence, drugs, and self-destruction, facing harsh realities of modern Singapore.

15 Themes & Keywords

· 34 tags
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  • penis
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  • teen movie
  • suicide ideation
+22 more
  • male self harm
  • self harm
  • number 15 in title
  • digit in title
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  • brotherhood
  • suicide
  • piercing
  • rebelliousness
  • sleepover
  • friendship
  • self injury
  • self inflicted injury
  • tattooing
  • gangster
  • teenage gang
  • teen violence
  • singing
  • number in title
  • cigarette smoking
  • drug smuggling
  • teenage prostitution
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Cast & crew

15 Cast & Characters

Melvin Lee leads the cast as Armani, with Shaun Tan as Shaun and Melvin Chen as Melvin. Directed by Royston Tan; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in 15

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From the director

More from Royston Tan

More films directed by Royston Tan: 3688, Letters from the South, 12 Lotus and 4:30.

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Videos

15 Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

15 Trailer | SGIFF 2018
  • Featurette MS Instagram Asks: Royston Tan & the cast of 15
Details

15 Also Known As

Also known as “15: The Movie”.

Also known as
  • 15: The Movie

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FAQ

15 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 15, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 15?

15 runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was 15 released?

15 was released on April 27, 2003.

Who directed 15?

15 was directed by Royston Tan.

More films by Royston Tan

Who is in the cast of 15?

15 stars Melvin Lee as Armani, Shaun Tan as Shaun and Melvin Chen as Melvin, among 5 credited actors.

Does 15 have a post-credit scene?

No. 15 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 15 in?

The original language of 15 is Chinese.

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