881 (film)

881 is a 2007 Singaporean musicalcomedydrama film written and directed by Royston Tan, based on the Singapore Getai scene. It is only the second Singaporean film that has been released in Japan.

A talented student from a broken home and an orphan who lost both of her parents at a young age, Big Papaya and Little Papaya grow up idolizing Chen Jin Lang, the King of Hokkien Getai, and dream of becoming Getai singers themselves.After a chance meeting at a Chen Jin Lang concert and coached by their seamstress, Little Papayas Aunt, Ling Yi Aunt Ling, the Papaya sisters struggle at first because they have no feel in their voices. As a last resort, they appeal to Aunt Lings estranged twin sister, the Goddess of Getai, for help. She grants them their wish, but warns them the price will be high, especially if they do not obey the rules of Getai. One of the rules states that they shall not love or be loved by any man. ........

Source: Wikipedia