Synopsis: 1992, Singapore is on the cusp of having the first elected President, and it has just banned chewing gum. There is an air of hope and rejuvenation in the air, where everyone believes that a Singaporean dream is possible. Jiaming is a free spirited lad who has never really taken school seriously. His parents own a music lounge called "Meng Chuan", and he felt he could always help run the business if he drops out of school. True enough, his 'O' level results in high school bombed and he dropped out of school. During this month, the 4 boys took part in a local music competition, had their taste of puppy love, and worked hard to bring business back to "Meng Chuan's" struggling business. This coming of age tale, see Jiaming and gang learning the harsh realities of pursuing dreams in the real world; and finding out that choosing between what your heart wants and what the society expects from you, is akin to losing your innocence in an adult world. [Source: InSing.com]
On the whole, this movie seems to be a local adaptation of the famous Taiwan movie "You are the Apple of my eye". Even so, I still find the movie well done. It has been a while since a local production came out decent. With the storyline set in 1992, just 20 years in the past, the director has manage to strike a cord with most Singaporean as it is something the majority of us can relate to. Going through the scenes, it just seems so nostalgic, when we see again some of the things we used to do in the past. Overall, I find the plot decent, though its ending was something I have not expected. I recommend to give this movie a shot.
Rate: 8/10
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