Liang Po Po: The Movie

Liang Po Po: The Movie

Year: 1999

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: Chinese

Director: Teng Bee Lian

ComedyCrime

Liang Po Po: The Movie, a 1999 Singaporean comedy directed by Jack Neo, sees Neo himself cross‑dressing as the titular 85‑year‑old granny, affectionately called “Granny Neo.” Determined to prove she can still help society, Liang Po Po leaves her old‑folks home for a fresh start, only to discover that her trusting, naïve nature makes her vulnerable to exploitation.

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1

Liang Po Po leaves the retirement home to seek a new life

She runs away from her retirement home, convinced she can still contribute to society. Her departure marks the start of an unpredictable adventure as she seeks a meaningful life.

Day 1 Retirement home
2

On her first day outside, she is robbed by Ah Lian and her comrades

On her first day outside, she is robbed by Ah Lian and her comrades. The incident exposes the dangers she faces and foreshadows the exploitation she will endure.

Day 1 City streets
3

Gas pump job chaos

Attempting to work as a gas pump attendant, Liang's presence causes confusion and chaos among customers and staff. The incident reveals her naiveté and the vulnerability of those around her.

Day 2 Gas station
4

Becoming part of a secret society

Liang meets Ah Beng and Ah Seng and befriends them, becoming inadvertently involved with a secret society. The gang begins to use her to sell pirated VCDs and collect debts, pulling her deeper into criminal activity.

Days after meeting Urban area
5

Liang becomes a loanshark runner

As a loanshark runner, Liang stalks borrowers, breaks into homes, and employs harassment to force repayment. Her efficiency shocks the gang and increases their profits, though she is still underpaid.

Ongoing after joining Borrowers' residences and streets
6

Growing bond with Ah Beng and Ah Seng; Big Boss seeks power

With Liang's friendship growing, Big Boss wants the gang to be feared and respected. He hires two Hong Kong triad consultants who push for more serious crimes and a sharper image.

Mid-crime period Gang hideout
7

Consultants escalate violence and style

The consultants train the gang in gun-running, mass murder, and robbery. They also force the members to adopt suits and sunglasses to project a slick new image.

Mid-crime period Hideout / streets
8

Police threat grows as violence spikes

The spike in violence overwhelms authorities who struggle to identify Big Boss as the mastermind. The public begins to fear the gang's unpredictability.

Nights City; police headquarters
9

Big Boss runs for political office

Encouraged by the consultants to expand influence, Big Boss announces his candidacy as an independent politician. The campaign attracts most people, except for those like Liang Ximei who suspect his criminal roots.

Election campaign phase Campaign rally
10

Bank robbery planned to fund the campaign

To finance the election, the consultants push for a bank robbery. Big Boss assigns Liang to lead, believing her age will protect her and gain sympathy if caught.

Before the robbery Bank
11

Liang is reluctant but loyal; plan goes forward

Ah Beng and Ah Seng try to pull Liang out for safety, but she refuses to abandon her friends. She proceeds with the mission, unaware of its true scale.

Approach to robbery Bank vicinity
12

The bank heist and wrong gun

Liang unwittingly wields a real loaded gun during the robbery and fires, prompting staff to surrender the money. The bank later reports a much larger sum missing, triggering a nationwide manhunt.

During the robbery Bank
13

On the run and realization

Liang realizes she has been used by Big Boss and the consultants. She arms herself again, preparing for a final confrontation.

On the run City streets
14

Climactic showdown and arrest

In a climactic showdown with the last consultant, the gun turns out to be a water pistol. Police arrive and arrest the remaining gang members who haven't fled.

Climax Showdown location; police arrival
15

Aftermath: new beginnings

Ah Beng, Ah Seng, and Liang avoid arrest and decide to reform. They realize they can make money by impersonating Liang’s look-alikes selling goods, starting a new, legal venture.

Post-arrest aftermath City streets

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