Comedy drama

Number 1 (2020): Cast & Plot

Name: Number 1
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2020-10-22
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: Mark Lee, Gina Tan, Henry Thia, Gadrick Chin, Jaspers Lai

Number 1 is a 2020 comedy drama directed by Wang Guoshen, starring Mark Lee as Chow Chee Beng, Gina Tan and Henry Thia. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Released: October 22, 2020
Runtime: 1h 38m (98 min)
Director: Wang Guoshen
Genres: Drama , Comedy
Original language: Chinese
Studio: Clover Films
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Number 1 About?

The premise of Number 1 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Chow Chee Beng, a middle-aged manager, loses his job and struggles to find new employment. He reluctantly accepts a position at ‘Number One’, a well-loved drag club. Soon, he's persuaded to dress up and perform alongside the drag queens. To everyone's astonishment, Chow proves to be a remarkably talented drag performer, captivating audiences with his unexpected flair and bringing joy to all who watch.

Number 1 Themes & Keywords

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assistant manager
drag club
place name in title
drag queen

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Cast & crew

Number 1 Cast & Characters

Mark Lee leads the cast as Chow Chee Beng, with Gina Tan as Marie and Henry Thia as Fa Ge. Directed by Wang Guoshen; 17 actors are credited in all.

Director Wang Guoshen

Mark Lee as Chow Chee Beng
Gina Tan as Marie
Henry Thia as Fa Ge
Gadrick Chin as Unicorn

Also Starring in Number 1

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Jaspers Lai Money
Darius Tan Italy
Kenneth Chia Tiny
Kiwebaby Pearl
Cassandra See Teo Chew Phoenix
Caryn Cheng Judy
Maxi Lim Jun Liang Military Police B
Charlie Goh Military Police A
Daren Tan Vincent
Abigail Chay Passer-by
Estovan Reizo Cheah Mason
Jim Lim Priest
Emily Ho Jocelyn

From the director

More from Wang Guoshen

More films directed by Wang Guoshen: Number 2, Reunion Dinner and Mr. Unbelievable.

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Plot

Number 1 Plot Summary

What happens in Number 1 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Chow Chee Beng, Mark Lee, starts the year on a sour note when the company’s New Year’s Eve dinner ends with a retrenchment letter in his hand. As the countdown to midnight fills the room, his wife Marie, Gina Tan, drops the big news: she’s pregnant with their second child. With Chinese New Year looming, Chee Beng clears his desk and heads into a shaky job hunt, facing a string of dead ends and failed interviews. A tenacious recruitment agent pushes him toward one last chance, hinting that selling the house and car could fund a fresh start.

Full summary

The whole story of Number 1, scene by scene

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