Truth Be Told () is a 2007 Singaporean drama film directed by Teo Eng Tiong and written by Lim Jen Nee, a husband-and-wife team. It tells the story of Renee, a television presenter who returns to her home in Tiong Bahru Estate, only to be confronted by a former neighbour who threatens to reveal the past she wants buried. The film stars Yvonne Lim, Bernard Tan, Liang Tian, Steven Woon and Luis Lim. It was theatrically released on 28 September 2007.

Plot

As a television presenter struggles to conceal her real identity in order to complete an assignment in the neighbourhood she ran away from 10 years ago, she is forced to confront her past.

Truth Be Told (2007 film)

Cast

Yvonne Lim as Renee Donovan / Ling Ling

Bernard Tan as Damien

Liang Tian as Old Teo

Steven Woon as Seng

Luis Lim as Mr. Tan

Fish Chaar as Fake loan shark

Production

The film was shot at Block 33 in the old Taman Ho Swee Estate, where director Teo Eng Tiong had lived for 30 years. Filming took a total of 18 days.

Truth Be Told (2007 film)

Awards and nominations

References

2007 films

Singaporean drama films

2000s Mandarin-language films

2007 directorial debut films

Truth Be Told (2007 film)