That's The Way I Like It


1h 55m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Hock is a bored and frustrated twentysomething, whose world is inhabited by not much more than his dead-end job, his overbearing parents and his equally aimless friends. Hock seeks solace in Bruce Lee films and fantasizes about owning the hottest, fastest motorbike that money can buy. In an attempt

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Dance
Music
Romance
Romantic Comedy
Release Date
1999
Distribution Company
MIRAMAX; MIRAMAX; MIRAMAX; Metropolitan Films; Miramax Home Entertainment
Location
Singapore

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 55m

Synopsis

Hock is a bored and frustrated twentysomething, whose world is inhabited by not much more than his dead-end job, his overbearing parents and his equally aimless friends. Hock seeks solace in Bruce Lee films and fantasizes about owning the hottest, fastest motorbike that money can buy. In an attempt to afford his dream bike, Hock enters a disco competition hoping to win the sizable first prize. When he starts takinh dance lessons together with Mei, his childhood friend, Hock experiences something incredible--he comes alive. With a little help from an unlikely Guardian Angel, he embarks on a journey that will alter course his life.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Dance
Music
Romance
Romantic Comedy
Release Date
1999
Distribution Company
MIRAMAX; MIRAMAX; MIRAMAX; Metropolitan Films; Miramax Home Entertainment
Location
Singapore

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 55m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Expanded Release in United States October 22, 1999

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States August 1999

Released in United States Fall October 15, 1999

Released in United States January 1999

Released in United States July 1999

Released in United States October 1999

Released in United States on Video April 18, 2000

Shown at Asian American International Film Festival in New York City July 23-31, 1999.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Fipresci) October 6-21, 1999.

Shown at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival October 20 - November 15, 1999.

Shown at Mill Valley Film Festival October 7-17, 1999.

Shown at Providence/Rhode Island International Film Festival August 6-19, 1999.

Feature directorial debut for actor and legit director Glen Goei.

Released in United States 1999 (Shown at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival October 20 - November 15, 1999.)

Released in United States January 1999 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (World Cinema) in Park City, Utah January 21-31, 1999.)

Released in United States on Video April 18, 2000

Released in United States July 1999 (Shown at Asian American International Film Festival in New York City July 23-31, 1999.)

Released in United States August 1999 (Shown at Providence/Rhode Island International Film Festival August 6-19, 1999.)

Released in United States October 1999 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Fipresci) October 6-21, 1999.)

Released in United States October 1999 (Shown at Mill Valley Film Festival October 7-17, 1999.)

Released in United States Fall October 15, 1999

Expanded Release in United States October 22, 1999