Tan casts real-life accounts of Chinese delinquents Shaun (Shaun Tan), Vynn (Vynn Chen), Erick (Erick Chun) and Melvin (Melvin Lee). ![]() Focalised on this subjugated faction of Singaporean society, “15: The Movie”, directed by Royston Tan, illustrates how they spend their days away idling and hanging out with their friends instead of adhering to the institution of academia. Amidst the oppressive air, it doesn’t come as a surprise for groups to fall through the cracks. Achieving good results becomes the yardstick of success, and children’s passivity to their parents and societal demands becomes a norm. However, under the recognition and glory lie the repression of youths’ experiences by the towering political and societal expectations. Singapore – a tiny yet renowned nation with a reputable education system that ranks top five in the world.
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