Irish Film Institute -EAFFI: AMOEBA

EAFFI: AMOEBA

Director: Tan Si-you

99 mins, Singapore-The Netherlands-France-Spain-South Korea, 2026, Digital, Subtitled

Four misfit sixteen-year-old schoolgirls huddle together to form a secret gang, rebelling against the rigid discipline of their elitist all-girls school in Singapore. Their sisterhood grows into a pact fueled by queer desire and shared frustration with adults who suppress their individuality. Singaporean filmmaker Tan Si-you’s energetic, immersive coming-of-age debut is tender, wistful, and quietly defiant. Messy, joyful performances and naturalistic dialogue capture teenage rebellion while exploring girlhood, identity, fierce intimacy, and the raw, communal joy of resisting and belonging together.

Festival selection/awards: Official Selection, Toronto International Film Festival 2025

Screening as part of East Asia Film Festival Ireland 2026

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