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The Cigarette (2023): Cast

The Cigarette (2023) movie poster

The Cigarette is a 2023 short drama directed by Anthony Chen, starring Jack Tan and Kendra Sow. It runs 5 minutes.

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The Cigarette (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
5 min
Director
Anthony Chen
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cigarette About?

The premise of The Cigarette without spoilers.

Inspired by the music of Polish composer Abel Korzeniowski, this short film explores a tender moment shared between lovers. Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen creates a story centered around the brief time a cigarette burns between the sheets, capturing intimate smiles and gentle touches. It’s part of the 2x25 Project, a collaboration between Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards, which tasked 25 composers and filmmakers to create unique works blending music and cinema.

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Cast & crew

The Cigarette Cast

Jack Tan leads the cast, with Kendra Sow. Directed by Anthony Chen.

From the director

More from Anthony Chen

More films directed by Anthony Chen, best-rated first: Ilo Ilo, Wet Season, Drift and The Breaking Ice.

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FAQ

The Cigarette FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Cigarette?

The Cigarette runs 5 minutes.

When was The Cigarette released?

The Cigarette was released on September 15, 2023.

Who directed The Cigarette?

The Cigarette was directed by Anthony Chen.

More films by Anthony Chen

Who is in the cast of The Cigarette?

The Cigarette stars Jack Tan and Kendra Sow.

Does The Cigarette have a post-credit scene?

No. The Cigarette has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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