In the Room (2015)
Eric Khoo's daring anthology film weaves together decades of desire, intimacy, and human connection within a single Singapore hotel room.
In the Room - Movie Information
- Original Title: 无限春光27
- Release Year: 2015
- Directed by: Eric Khoo
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 30m
- Original Language: Chinese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese, Thai, Mandarin, English, Korean, Malay
- Release Date: September 15, 2015 (Canada), August 24, 2016 (France), May 31, 2017 (South Korea - 청소년 관람불가)
- Alternative Titles: Hôtel Singapura (FR), 无线春光27 (CN), in the room (US), 情欲房 (HK), ส่องห้องรัก (TH)
- Production Companies: Zhao Wei Films
- Production Countries: Hong Kong, Singapore
In the Room - Plot
This sensitive and sensual film draws together several narratives spanning several decades, all of them transpiring in the same room of the same Singaporean hotel — and all of them involving sex.
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In the Room - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Eric Khoo
Main Cast
- Boon Pin Koh
- Daniel Jenkins
- Josie Ho
- Jean Maguire
- Gillian Tan
- Rain Chan
- Ian Tan
- Nadia Ar
- George Young
- Vernon Cornelius
Writers
- Andrew Hook
- Jonathon Lim
Producers
- Huang Junxiang
In the Room - FAQs
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What is In the Room about?
In the Room is an anthology film by Eric Khoo in which multiple stories, spanning several decades, unfold within the same Singapore hotel room. Each vignette explores intimacy, desire, and human connection through a different cast of characters and cultural perspectives.
Is In the Room based on a true story?
No, In the Room is not based on a true story. It is an original anthology film written by Andrew Hook and Jonathon Lim, conceived as a fictional exploration of desire and intimacy across different eras and cultures within a single Singaporean hotel room.
Who directed In the Room?
In the Room was directed by Eric Khoo, the acclaimed Singaporean filmmaker known for pushing boundaries in Asian cinema. Khoo is celebrated for works such as Mee Pok Man and Be with Me, and In the Room continues his exploration of intimate, unconventional human stories.
Who are the main actors in In the Room?
The ensemble cast includes Boon Pin Koh, Daniel Jenkins, Josie Ho, Jean Maguire, Gillian Tan, Rain Chan, Ian Tan, Nadia Ar, George Young, and Vernon Cornelius, alongside Choi Woo-shik, Lawrence Wong, and Shou Nishino across the film's various segments.
Does In the Room contain explicit or adult content?
Yes. In the Room contains explicit sexual content, including reportedly unsimulated scenes. The film was rated 청소년 관람불가 (restricted for minors) upon its South Korean release. Viewer discretion is strongly advised, and the film is intended strictly for adult audiences.
What languages are spoken in In the Room?
In the Room features dialogue in multiple languages, reflecting its multicultural anthology structure. Characters speak Japanese, Thai, Mandarin, English, Korean, and Malay across the film's different segments, mirroring the diverse cast and the cosmopolitan setting of Singapore.
What are films similar to In the Room?
If you enjoyed In the Room, you might appreciate In the Mood for Love (2000) for its sensual atmosphere, Cruel Intentions (1999) for its exploration of desire, or Requiem for a Dream (2000) for its intense, episodic storytelling. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is another thematically adjacent recommendation.
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