881 (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot
881 is a 2007 comedy drama starring Yeo Yann Yann as Big Papaya, Mindee Ong and Liu Ling Ling. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $2.5 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Original language
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Chinese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 881 About?
The premise of 881 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two Singaporean girls form the Papaya Sisters, a getai troupe that sings at seventh‑lunar‑month shows. Big Papaya is estranged from her disapproving mother, while Little Papaya, an orphan, battles terminal cancer. Guided by Auntie Ling and her son Guan Yin, they rise to the top of Singapore’s getai scene with Hokkien songs, but their success provokes rivalry from the Durian Sisters, a Eurasian group that blends techno with traditional music.
881 Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- voice over narration
- sabotage
- duo
- tradition
- singapore
- goddess
- twin
- magical realism
- vocalist
- rival
- mute
- musical acts
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- kitsch
- glitter
- glamour
- gay interest
- drag queen
- death
- campy
- youth
- terminal illness
- temple
- tearjerking
- stepfather
- southeast asia
- singer
- mother daughter relationship
- melodrama
- love triangle
- hospital
- ghost
- female bonding
- fantasy sequence
- chinese
881 Cast & Characters
Yeo Yann Yann leads the cast as Big Papaya, with Mindee Ong as Little Papaya and Liu Ling Ling as Auntie Ling / The Goddess.
- Yeo Yann Yann as Big Papaya
- Mindee Ong as Little Papaya
- Liu Ling Ling as Auntie Ling / The Goddess
- Qi Yuwu as Guan Yin
Also Starring in 881
· 7 more- Wang Lei Wang Lei
- May Wan Teh The Durian Sisters (May)
- Royston Tan Narrator
- Anna Ru Ping Lim Little Papaya's Mother
- Johnny Ng Little Papaya's Father
- Choy Wan Teh The Durian Sisters (Choy)
- Kimberly Chia Big Papaya - Age 13
881 Plot Summary
What happens in 881 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Guan Yin, serving as the narrator, recounts the poignant tale of the Papaya Sisters, who first graced the world in 1982. The story leads us to the contrasting paths of the sisters: while Big Papaya excelled academically, Little Papaya faced immense struggles in life, tragically succumbing to cancer at the tender age of 25. Their remarkable journey began on an auspicious day during the Ghost Festival, inspired by a performance by the talented Chen Jin Lang, which ignited their desire to perform as a Getai duo.
Full summary
The whole story of 881, scene by scene
881 Box Office
881 grossed $2.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.5M
- International
- $2.5M
881 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of 881.
How Well Do You Know 881?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the Getai duo formed by the two sisters?
Cars in 881
8 cars on screen, including the 1987 Proton Saga and the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W211.
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2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W211 Minor role -
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Isuzu N-Series Background role
881 Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Singapur Queens - Born to Dance” and “881 สาวซ่าส์...ท้าแดนซ์”.
- Also known as
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- Singapur Queens - Born to Dance
- 881 สาวซ่าส์...ท้าแดนซ์
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881 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of 881, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 881?
881 runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was 881 released?
881 was released on August 9, 2007.
Who is in the cast of 881?
881 stars Yeo Yann Yann as Big Papaya, Mindee Ong as Little Papaya and Liu Ling Ling as Auntie Ling / The Goddess, among 11 credited actors.
How much did 881 make at the box office?
881 grossed $2.5 million worldwide.
Does 881 have a post-credit scene?
No. 881 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is 881 in?
The original language of 881 is Chinese.
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