''3 Peas in a Pod'' (), is a 2013 Singaporean romantic drama film directed by

Michelle Chong Michelle Chong (, born 22 April 1977) is a Singaporean film, TV and digital content producer and director, writer and actress. She left the National Broadcaster Mediacorp in 2011 to set up her own media agency Left Profile and production hou ...

. The film was the acting debut of

Jae Liew Jae Liew (; born 29 May) is a Singaporean actress. Early life and education Jae Liew was born on 29 May in Singapore. She has an older brother. She graduated from Murdoch University with a bachelor's degree of communications. Career In 2 ...

Plot

Singaporean Penny, Korean Peter, and Taiwanese Perry are schoolmates at an Australian University. Just before graduation, they decide to take a road trip together.

Cast

as Penny Yang *

Alexander Lee Eusebio Alexander Lee ( ko, 알렉산더, Alleksandeo; zh, t=亞歷山大, s=亚历山大, first=t), known as Alexander or Xander, is a singer, actor and host based in South Korea. He is a former member of the South Korean boy band U-KISS. In 2017, he ...

as Peter *

Calvin Chen Calvin Chen ( zh, t=辰亦儒, w=''Chen I-Ju'', poj=Sîn E̍k-jû, p=Chén Yìrú; Pha̍k-fa-sṳ:Shìn Yi̍t-yî; Teochew pronunciation in Tâi-lô: Sîng Iā-dzû) is a Thai Chinese actor, businessman, model, singer, and television host. He ...

as Perry *

as hotel staff

Release

The film released in theatres in Singapore and Japan on 14 November 2013.

Reception

Gwendolyn Ng of ''

My Paper ''My Paper'' () was a free, bilingual (English and Chinese) newspaper in Singapore published by the Singapore Press Holdings. It is published from Mondays to Fridays, excluding public holidays; and an electronic copy of the print edition is pub ...

'' rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5, writing "Chong's sophomore film turns out to be a rather bumpy ride. This is especially so when the plot takes an abrupt, miscalculated turn towards the end that leaves viewers bewildered." Boon Chan of ''

The Straits Times ''The Straits Times'' is an English-language daily broadsheet newspaper based in Singapore and currently owned by SPH Media Trust (previously Singapore Press Holdings). ''The Sunday Times'' is its Sunday edition. The newspaper was establish ...

'' rated the film 2 stars out of 5, criticising the characters, the casting and the final act of the film. Jocelyn Lee of ''

The New Paper ''The New Paper'' is a Singaporean newspaper in tabloid form. It was originally published as a "noon paper", but since 2016 has been published daily as a freesheet in the morning from 7 a.m. onwards. History First launched on 26 July 1988, ...

'' rated the film 2 stars out of 5, writing "The twist which happens way too abruptly is bound to leave viewers feeling mystified and unsatisified." Lin Mingwen of ''My Paper'' rated the film 2 stars out of 5, praising the first hour of the film, while criticising the final act.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 2713016, 3 Peas in a Pod 2013 films Singaporean drama films