The Journey

The Journey — Plot

The Journey is a cross-continental story that explores the idea of culture, not just as tradition but as an expression of love. When Bee (Yew) returns to Malaysia for the first time in a decade - she introduces her conservative father Uncle Chuan (Lee) to her happy-go-lucky British fiancé, Benji (Pfeiffer). With Benji's lack of cultural understanding and comprehension of Chinese traditions, Chuan opposes their marriage. Unexpected circumstances ensue, and Chuan reluctantly submits to their union, on the condition that their wedding adheres to Chinese tradition. Part of that tradition is that Chuan must invite all of his childhood friends personally. So the quintessential odd couple, Benji and Chuan, embark on a cross country adventure to deliver the invitations. Despite language barriers and initial hesitation from both parties, the two men come to realize that their priorities are essentially one and the same.

• Release date
• January 30, 2014
• Runtime
• 102 min
• Genres
• Comedy, Drama, Family
• Director
• Chiu Keng Guan

The Journey — Cast

Ben Andrew Pfeiffer Benji Lee Sai Peng Uncle Chuan Joanne Yew Bee

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Siow Ho Phiew Lian Pak Cik

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Lim Yew Beng Lim Dan

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Khok Eng Loy Tan Ah Kao

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Khong Tuck Khoon Wong Poh Tuck

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Lim Yen Seng Choo Chong Meng