Inside ‘Ah Girl,’ the Singapore Drama Built From a Director’s Own Childhood: ‘We Can’t Fly Without First Learning How to Walk’

Inside ‘Ah Girl,’ the Singapore Drama Built From a Director’s Own Childhood: ‘We Can’t Fly Without First Learning How to Walk’

Ang Geck Geck Priscilla on turning a decade of short films into her feature debut 'Ah Girl,' playing at Toronto.

Special Report: Ah Girl (2026)

A child’s inner life deserves to be taken seriously. Mike talks with writer-director Ang Geck Geck Priscilla about Ah Girl, her tender, funny feature debut set amid family fracture in 1994 Singapore. Ang traces the film’s decade-long path from painful autobiographical memories to a story of healing, explains how counseling transformed the script, and reveals how play, trust, and close observation shaped the remarkable performances of young actor…

Ah Girl (TIFF) review: Ang Geck Geck Priscilla shows remarkable skills with child performers in her intimate and bittersweet drama

"Ah Girl," premiering at TIFF, is a poignant drama by Ang Geck Geck Priscilla that explores a young girl's experiences in a fractured family. Through her sisterly bond and encounters with parents, the film reflects on childhood trauma and socio-political undercurrents, driven by Xuanjing Ong's impressive performance. The post Ah Girl (TIFF) review: Ang Geck Geck Priscilla shows remarkable skills with child performers in her intimate and bittersw…

Toronto 2026 Review: Singaporean Drama AH GIRL Elevated by Assured New Director and Astonishing Young Lead

The debut feature from Singaporean writer-director Ang Geck Geck Priscilla is a semi-autobiographical story of a family’s separation, as seen through the eyes of a seven year old girl. Struggling to fully understand the gravity of the situation, and what the future will hold for both herself and her younger sister, Ah Girl lilts gently from moments of drama and sadness to others of playfulness and joyful innocence.    Shot in 4:3 ratio and ancho…

TIFF 2026 Review: In AH GIRL, Mind The Little Ones. They Are Watching.

The film enjoyed its North American premiere at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival

Ah Girl Review: A Beautiful, Devastating Story Of Coming Of Age Too Soon

Singaporean filmmaker Ang Geck Geck Priscilla draws on her experiences to craft a beautiful and devastating slice-of-life coming-of-age tale.