Kok Pin, Boon Hock and Terry are classmates in EM3. In Singapore, that means that at the age of 12, the government has decided that they are not as academically inclined as their peers who have been placed in an "express" or "normal" stream. Kok Pin is creative and a born artist but his parents would rather he focus on his Maths and Sciences. Boon Hock comes from a poor family and needs to balance school work and helping out at the hawker stall. Terry, a spoilt brat is just too lazy a student, but nevertheless, kind at heart. Much misunderstanding occurs amongst the friends because Terry has been brought up to mind his own business and not to stand up for his friends. But when Terry, despite his fear of pain, offers to donate his bone marrow to save Kok Pin's mother at a crucial moment, the boys realise their true friendship.
While the three children suffer from the pressure of school, their parents have another set of problem... ...
This movie pokes fun at the Singapore government in subtle manners. However, the satirical moments are clear to the Singaporean audience who are in the situation themselves. Terry's mother is a female aristocrat in her family, taking care of each and every aspect of the family. This almost stifling style of handling her children results in a rebellious Selena (her daugther) and a timid and obedient Terry. This is obviously an analogy to the situation in Singapore. It is amazing how this movie passed the board of censors in S'pore and retained the film in its original form. This movie is indeed one of the best local films to have emerged recently.
In many instances, this film laughed at how typical Singaporeans behave and view things, eliciting much laughter from the audience. BUT this movie is not just pure entertainment and comedy.Look deeper and you'll realise many things. A deep penetration into the lives of Singaporeans, urging all to rethink their lives.
While the three children suffer from the pressure of school, their parents have another set of problem... ...
This movie pokes fun at the Singapore government in subtle manners. However, the satirical moments are clear to the Singaporean audience who are in the situation themselves. Terry's mother is a female aristocrat in her family, taking care of each and every aspect of the family. This almost stifling style of handling her children results in a rebellious Selena (her daugther) and a timid and obedient Terry. This is obviously an analogy to the situation in Singapore. It is amazing how this movie passed the board of censors in S'pore and retained the film in its original form. This movie is indeed one of the best local films to have emerged recently.
In many instances, this film laughed at how typical Singaporeans behave and view things, eliciting much laughter from the audience. BUT this movie is not just pure entertainment and comedy.Look deeper and you'll realise many things. A deep penetration into the lives of Singaporeans, urging all to rethink their lives.