Bugis Street is a 1995 Singaporean film directed by Yonfan. The film is set in the 1950s and follows the story of a young Chinese man named Lian, who moves to Bugis Street in Singapore to work as a waiter.
At Bugis Street, Lian meets a group of transgender women who perform at a nightclub. He becomes friends with one of them, a transgender woman named Meng, and starts to question his own sexuality and gender identity.
As Lian navigates his feelings for Meng and his own identity, he also becomes entangled in the lives of the other transgender women at Bugis Street. The film explores themes of love, acceptance, and self-discovery in a conservative society.
Bugis Street received critical acclaim for its portrayal of transgender characters and its exploration of gender identity. It was also praised for its lush cinematography and evocative depiction of 1950s Singapore.