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Being and Becoming Chua Ek Kay

Being and Becoming Chua Ek Kay

Genres

Documentary

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The film offers exclusive and intimate insights into how and why the classically trained artist risked rejection to revolutionize the traditional Chinese ink art form in Singapore.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

51 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

01 January 2012

Country

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