12 Lotus (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, 12 Lotus is a drama, romance and music film directed by Royston Tan, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. As a child, Lian Hua dreamed of becoming a performer in Singapore's Getai shows, concerts staged the same month each year and featuring emotionally broad songs of love, life and death. However, Lian's father dissuaded her from following her dreams, and while Lian never lost her love for music, her ambitions would be tied to tragedy as she grew to adulthood. As a grown woman, Lian finally seems poised to make her mark as a performer when she joins forces with flashy vocalist Astroboy and heartthrob Ah Long. Ah Long falls for Lian, but their romance comes to an abrupt end and Lian is assaulted by a handful of thugs who want to collect a debt from her father. Ten years later, middle aged Lian thinks she may have another chance at success when she finds new love, but fate has led her to the brink of madness and once again disappointment lies in wait for her.
Who’s in it. 12 Lotus stars Mindee Ong as Lian Hua, Liu Ling Ling as Liu Lian Hua, Qi Yuwu as Ah Long and Huang Yiliang as Lian Hua's Father.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, 12 Lotus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 12 Lotus page.
If you liked it. Fans of 12 Lotus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 12 Lotus (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 12 Lotus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 12 Lotus worth watching?
- 12 Lotus holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 12 Lotus?
- 12 Lotus stars Mindee Ong, Liu Ling Ling, Qi Yuwu and Huang Yiliang.
- When was 12 Lotus released?
- 12 Lotus was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.