Necessity

A happily married man chats with a female masseuse. Their conversation forces him to question the way he sees the world.

  • Mandula
    Director
    The Gentle Touch, Deadline
  • Mandula
    Writer
    The Gentle Touch, Deadline
  • Jin Lu
    Writer
    Deadline
  • Mandula
    Producer
    The Gentle Touch, Deadline
  • Jin Lu
    Producer
    Deadline
  • Nicholas Chin
    Producer
  • Jin Lu
    Key Cast
    "Client"
  • Agnes Goh
    Key Cast
    "Masseuse"
  • Nicholas Chin
    Cinematographer
  • Cheryl Lim
    Assistant Director
  • Jin Lu
    Editor
  • Mandula
    Editor
  • Elliot Chan
    Colorist
  • Irvin Lai
    Thanks to
  • Kino Red Dot
    Thanks to
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Singapore
  • Country of Filming:
    Singapore
  • Language:
    Chinese, English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mandula

Mandula was born and raised in Inner Mongolia. He studied business at HEC Paris, in France, and later moved to Singapore where he is currently based.
A self-taught filmmaker and photographer, Mandula's works explore dichotomies in modern life, between cultures, social classes, corporate hierarchies, traditional and contemporary values, and idealism versus realism.

He has produced and directed three short films to date, that have been recognized by festivals that have included the Montecatini International Short Film Festival, the Greece International Film Festival, and the Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival.

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