Majid the Legend

"Majid The Legend" is a 14 minute short film produced by Studiomonki, as part of 15 Shorts (films) sponsored by National Art Council Singapore.

The story is about the early meetings between Majid Arif and Choo Seng Quee, the latter whom eventually become his coach during the 1960s. The film is shot over three days in Pulau Ubin. 

I played the role of Uncle Choo,  the tough coach who eventually brought the Malaysia Cup back to Singapore in 1978.

I met Uncle Choo soon after the Cup was won at his sports shop in Plaza Singapura. I remember him to be a tall man with a booming voice. We were curious teens who had heard of his sports shop and wanted to steal a glimpse of him. He noticed us and ushered us to come into his shop.

That meeting was the only reference I had of his behaviour, as I could not find any publicly available videos of him. I remember that he spoke in immaculate English, so I asked for some of the dialogue that sounded too colloquial, to be corrected. 

Now watch the film:

BEHIND THE SCENES:

On the way to Pulau Ubin

The only kampong left in Singapore, populated by farmers, fishermen and shopkeepers.

With Rizhwan, who plays the role of Majid Arif. 

If you are interested in other posts of shoots in Pulau Ubin, click here.

At the premiere of Majid The Legend at Capitol Theatre Singapore.