The Soldier

Original Title: The Soldier
Country of Production: Singapore
Year of Production: 2008
Category: Drama
Duration: 4 minutes 29 seconds
Language: Nil
Subtitles: Nil
Shooting Format: miniDV

Directed by Kwek Zeming & Liew Shi Xiong
Produced by Kwek Zeming & Liew Shi Xiong
Written by Liew Shi Xiong

Cast:
The Soldier - Lim Jianliang


Synopsis:
Even the most peaceful country may one day see itself threatened by war. Even the most ordinary things in life may one day cease to exist.

A soldier returns from war, only to find his home barren.


Director’s Statement

A major weakness with mankind in general, myself included, is that we often take things for granted, jumping too fast into criticizing the flaws of any system, while neglecting the better side of it.


Film Festivals / Awards

National Day Students Video Competition 2008 - Winners (Condensed version, titled Sons of Singapura)


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Film

A condensed 3-minute version, titled Sons of Singapura, won the top prize for the National Day Students Video Competition 2008.