
River of Exploding Durians
Drama
Overview
When a rare earth plant is being built near a coastal town, its inhabitants fall into despair, fearful of its radioactive effects.
Top Cast


Jacqueline Zhu
Jacqueline Zhu
Teacher Lim
Jacqueline Zhu
Teacher Lim


Koe Shern
Koe Shern
Ming
Koe Shern
Ming


Daphne Low
Daphne Low
Hui Ling
Daphne Low
Hui Ling


Joey Leong
Joey Leong
Mei Ann
Joey Leong
Mei Ann


Pearlly Chua
Pearlly Chua
Headmistress
Pearlly Chua
Headmistress


Mayjune Tan
Mayjune Tan
Sandy
Mayjune Tan
Sandy


Azman Hassan
Azman Hassan
Plant Manager
Azman Hassan
Plant Manager
Ivan Tai
Ivan Tai
Guo Xiang
Ivan Tai
Guo Xiang


Kenji Sawahii
Kenji Sawahii
Mei Ann's Father
Kenji Sawahii
Mei Ann's Father


Chew Kin-Wah
Chew Kin-Wah
Ming's Father
Chew Kin-Wah
Ming's Father
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