The Leap Years (2008 Film)

The Leap Years is a 2008 Singaporean romantic drama film directed by Jean Yeo. The screenplay is based on a novella written by the Singaporean author Catherine Lim. The film was released on February 29, 2008.

Promotional poster for the film The Leap Years

Plot

The narrative follows a young Singaporean woman who encounters a man on February 29. Inspired by an Irish tradition suggesting that a man cannot refuse a woman's request on a leap day, she invites him on a date. The story tracks their relationship over a 12-year period, during which they meet only on leap years.

Cast

Wong Lilin as Young Li-Ann
Ananda Everingham as Jeremy
Joan Chen as Elder Li-Ann
Jason Chan as Raymond
Nadya Hutagalung as Sunetta
Keagan Kang as Professor
Vernetta Lopez as Jennie
Yu Wu Qi as KS
Tracy Tan as Dyllan
Paula as Kim