Be With Me
Directed by Eric Khoo
Singapore, 2005. Cantonese, English, Hokkien, Mandarin.

Be With Me is a tapestry of three stories woven around the themes of love, hope, and destiny. Although the main characters come from different backgrounds and lead different lives, they all long to be with their loved one.

“Meant To Be” is about an aging provision shopkeeper grappling with loneliness. Just when he is about to give up hope, he chances upon an autobiography which changes his life. The autobiography in this story is real – it is the story of Theresa Chan, who plays herself and shares her remarkable life experience in the film.

“So In Love” is the bitter-sweet chronicles of two teenage girls in a love less ordinary. A chain of events spark off a flurry of SMS messages that will drastically rewrite the blueprints of their lives.

“Finding Love” follows the mundane life of a middle aged security guard who has two loves in life -- food and a high flying professional who works in the same building he does. The first he indulges in with great passion; the second, alas, he can only admire from afar. He decides to bridge the divide with a letter.

Unbeknownst to them, these different souls will share the same stage in a play written by Fate, one which involves the themes of love, tragedy, and redemption. The characters in the movie are fictitious except for Theresa Chan. Deaf and blind since she was 14, Theresa – who is now 61 – is a remarkable woman who has triumphed over her disabilities to live an amazing life. She is the film's beacon, a symbol of strength and hope.

Awards and Festivals
Cannes Film Festival – Director's Fortnight Opening Film
**received a 5 minute standing ovation after being shown at Cannes
2005 Stockholm Film Festival –FIPRESCI Prize (best film), Best cinematography
Toronto Int'l Film Festival
Telluride Film Festival
Vancouver Int'l Film Festival
Chicago Int'l Film Festival
Film Festival Brussel

Eric Khoo – Director
BE WITH ME is Eric Khoo's third movie after a seven-year absence. Eric is credited for reviving Singapore's film industry 10 years ago with his provocative Mee Pok Man which picked up prizes at festivals in Singapore, Pusan and Fukuoka. His sophomore feature 12 Storeys in 1997 was critically lauded all over the world and was the first Singaporean film to ever have been shown at the Cannes Film Festival. Time Out Film Guide (UK) said the film “is so truthful it hurts” while Time Magazine praised it as a “tragi-comic take on life.” In addition, Eric has produced several feature films and TV series; he was conferred the Youth Award by the Singapore government in 1999 for his dedication to filmmaking and contributions to society. Eric runs his own production company Zhao Wei Films, based in Singapore.