A Land Imagined

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A Land Imagined

2018

1h 35m

Mystery & Thriller

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A sleepless police investigator searches for a missing construction worker from China at a site in Singapore.

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Yeo eschews wicked thrills for elusive musings.

Apr 12, 2019

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Wes Greene

Slant Magazine

Writer-director Yeo Siew Hua suggests that becoming another person is as easy as dreaming it.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 22, 2019

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David Ehrlich

IndieWire

It's fascinating to watch Yeo tumble down into the depths, but eventually it starts to feel as though he'll never hit the bottom.

Rated: B

Jan 25, 2019

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Alix Turner

Ready Steady Cut

Film noir on the surface, worldly-wise social commentary underneath, this is an excellent arthouse addition to Netflix's international catalog.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 4, 2021

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Ignacio Pablo Rico

El antepenúltimo mohicano

A Land Imagined manages to transform a human and social character drama into a whole tragedy with existential overtones. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Sep 4, 2020

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Guillem Martinez Oya

Cinematismo

A neonoir about birthplace. A film about the sense of life. A must. [Full review in Spanish

Rated: 3.75/5

Sep 2, 2020

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Aluna U

A Land Imagined explores the harsh reality of migrant workers in Singapore through an artistic, non-linear narrative that blurs the line between reality and imagination. While the cinematography, sound, and performances are strong, the film leaves many unanswered questions and lacks a clear resolution, making it challenging for viewers to fully grasp the story. Despite its ambiguity, the film remains a thought-provoking piece worth watching for its bold theme and visual depth. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/29/25

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Audience Member

Lousy editing that leaves endless stretches of meaningless footage that doesn't add to the story. I'd rather watch paint dry, flake, fall off, and decompose into tiny little particles.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Synopsis

A sleepless police investigator searches for a missing construction worker from China at a site in Singapore.

Director: Siew Hua Yeo
Producer: Fran Borgia
Screenwriter: Siew Hua Yeo
Production Co: Films de Force Majeure, MM2 Entertainment, Volya Films
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Bangla
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 12, 2019
Runtime: 1h 35m

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