The Diam Diam Era Two

The Diam Diam Era Two is a 2021 Singaporean comedy film directed by Jack Neo. Continuing the story of the Lim family, set in 1988 election year, it tells the story as Ah Kun, Osman and Shamugam form a seemingly funny but serious opposition party C.M.I, and compete in the fierce election showdown.

The film stars veteran local comedy actors Mark Lee, Henry Thia and Wang Lei. It is released on 11 February 2021 during the Chinese New Year in Singaporean cinemas.

Other ensemble cast includes Suhaimi Yusof, Silvarajoo Prakasam, Richie Koh, Danny Lee (Taiwanese actor), Mei Xin, Benjamin Josiah Tan, Regina Lim, Yap Hui Xin, Charmaine Sei, Ryan Lian and Tasha Low.

The film is the only local Singaporean film releasing during the 2021 Chinese New Year period.

Plot
Continuing from The Diam Diam Era, the fourth film of the Long Long Time Ago film series is set in 1988 general election year, as Lim Ah Kun (Mark Lee) become dissatisfied with the government policies, he decides to form a new opposition party. In order to compete for seats in the GRC where he lives, Ah Kun teams up with Osman (Suhaimi Yusof) and Shamugam (Silvarajoo Prakasam) to form a new opposition party named C.M.I, in order to contest in the general election. As the campaign gets more intense and the election day approaching, how will everyone and their families' story goes?

Production
The film continues the series in showcasing Singapore's multicultural society, and its history from its founding to becoming an advanced country.

The third and fourth film are set in the 1980s, and touch on politically sensitive topics, such as several major policy changes implemented in the era, opposition parties, and the details of 1980s general election and campaigning.

Regarding the subject matter, Jack Neo states that: “Although the subject is sensitive, it is part of history. It should be viewed with a correct attitude. Singaporeans should understand the history of their own country. We are not trying to deliberately touch on sensitive subjects, instead we just do not want to hide what happened in history."

Release
This film was released on 11 February 2021 in Singaporean cinema during the Chinese New Year holiday.