This movie isn’t supposed to exist. Its director, Cheng Chai Hong, admits as much in his message in the press kit for the Singaporean sci-fi comedy.

For one, there’s its eccentric premise. We Can Save The World!!! follows the misadventures of Ryan, a disillusioned public servant who works at the local town council … and an alien he encounters one day. Yes, in Singapore.

While tracking down a missing recycling bin, Ryan meets a homeless man, Peng, claiming to be an alien who needs help locating his doomsday device.

Somewhat begrudgingly, Ryan eventually finds himself racing through Singapore with Peng in a chaotic quest, including dodging top-secret government agents.

The zany storyline embraces hyperlocal references and offbeat humour, uncharacteristic of Singapore’s slapstick comedy w

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