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Singapore filmmaker Nelson Yeo has assembled his principal cast for “The House on the Moon,” a genre-blending feature that fuses mythology, science fiction and martial fantasy.
Yeo’s debut feature “Dreaming & Dying” made history at the 2023 Locarno Film Festival, becoming the first Southeast Asian film to win both the Golden Leopard in the Filmmakers of the Present category and the Best First Feature award.
Lim Shi An leads the ensemble as Chang Er, a fairy maiden dwelling in the titular lunar residence with her lover Hou Yi, portrayed by Dominick Rustam. The film’s narrative kicks into gear when the legendary sun-shooting archer vanishes during a mission to rescue the dying sun, prompting Chang Er to embark on a perilous journey to the moon’s dark side alongside an earthbound bandit who crash-lands into her world.
Akira Huang takes on the role of the Bandit, with Harry Chang as Feng Meng. Taiwanese thespian Lee Kang-sheng, a frequent collaborator of director Tsai Ming-liang, portrays Yue Lao, while Doreen Toh rounds out the cast as Yin Yuan.
“Growing up on genre-defying Hong Kong cinema of the 1990s shaped how I see film, and ‘The House on the Moon’ is my way of carrying that spirit forward,” Yeo said. “I am incredibly excited to work with this cast – they embrace the freedom to bend genres and bring both physicality and emotional depth to the story.”
The production marks a Singapore-Taiwan collaboration, with Momo Film Co and Aview Images steering as producers. Tan Si En, Wendy Lie and Kuek Shee Heng serve as producers on the project.
“As producers, we see ‘A House on the Moon’ as an unclassifiable work that draws from the past while imagining new futures, and we are excited to bring Nelson’s reflective and ambitious vision to life alongside a remarkable cast and through meaningful collaboration in Taiwan,” said Tan from Momo Film Co.
The film’s proof of concept secured backing from the Singapore Film Commission’s VP Grant. Financing comes from Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), with Asian partners 9LB Film and KawanKawan Media joining the production.
Kuek of Aview Images said: “Akira Huang and Harry Chang are widely regarded as two of Taiwan’s most promising young actors. I am pleased to introduce them to Singaporean director and producers, with the aim of further expanding the presence of Taiwanese talent in the Asian market. In addition, internationally acclaimed actor Lee Kang-sheng will take on a unique and highly anticipated role in the film, marking an important new milestone in his career. As a producer, I am excited to see Taiwanese actors contribute to this creative and challenging project, which I believe will bring fresh and diverse energy to the production.”
Founded in 2018, Momo Film Co has produced award-winning titles including Venice winner “Don’t Cry, Butterfly,” Cannes-winning “A Useful Ghost” and “Dreaming & Dying.” The company also operates the Momo Distribution Grant to support regional filmmakers.
“The House on the Moon” is currently in production, with a planned release later in 2026.
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