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How does a piece of furniture go from living out its final days waiting to be thrown out, to gaining a new lease of life in a freshly furnished home?We follow the journey of an old shelf on its last legs as it waits to be rescued by a new owner, and watch as it transforms through a crafty makeover to find a new purpose in its new home.Both an introduction into the art of upcycling, as well as an exploration of sustainable habits that can help reduce waste, this film takes the audience and filmmakers through the process of what it means to reuse and reduce as individual consumers.

Linda lost her Pa when she was still a young girl. Soon after, her mother remarried another man from a different cultural background. While her new Ayah (father) worked hard to build a stronger relationship with her, Linda has always struggled with her past - her Pa could never be replaced. How are families defined? Will Linda be able to accept her Ayah?In partnership with Muslim.sg

Ashwin, an Indian young man, works as a Stay-Home Caller during the pandemic. In his duties, he forms an unlikely friendship with a Chinese elderly lady, who is wandering alone in the streets of Singapore. Through this encounter, Ashwin learns the importance of tradition and family.

Pain, traumas, and unsaid feelings resurface as Andre, the son that was disowned by his own mother because of his sexuality is left to decide on her fate. Through a phone call, Andre tells his piece to his mother before letting her go. A vague, but rare response from their bedridden mother closes off the film leaving the audience to wonder what will happen next.

When a pandemic forces the lockdown of one of the world's busiest land crossings, two young sisters are taken in and homed by family friends with whom they have nothing in common. As the girls struggle to come to terms with their separation from their biological family, they find strength in the unlikeliest of places.

Living on borrowed time, 74-year old Vernon, a bird photographer diagnosed with various debilitating illnesses, wants to complete his photography collection but is dependent on a medical report which will determine his ability to move around independently.

Set in Malaysia in the early 2000s, when her mother travels abroad for work, Layla needs to find a way to overcome her longing for her mother and convince her strict grandmother to allow her to call her mother.

Tathian, one of the patients with COVID-19. He had to be treated in the hospital. In the situation of severe epidemic of COVID-19 The hospital has measures to not allow visitors to visit. Even in the last days of his life, Tatien was unable to meet or say goodbye to his family. The feeling of loneliness that is going on has to do to make it better.

Wijaya is a 35-year-old priest who was transferred one day to continue the period of service as a church ministry leader in a village with a majority population Muslim.Tired of cleaning the house and arranging the things he brought, Wijaya heard a voice Sad news that one of the residents has died. Wijaya wants to visit the house with the intention of helping.Wijaya's virtuous attitude made the residents consider themselves to be part of them. Until one night the head of the hamlet invited him to attend the tahlil recitation.

Ahead of the wedding ceremony should be a happy day for every bride, but unlike Gita, she is restless because she expects the person she loves to come on her wedding day.

Due to his debt, Dodi was kicked out of the house by his mother. His posing as an employee at the online loan company he used the service of is a way that he chose to pay off his debt.

A 68 year old widowed man, Gopal works as a security guard to barely make ends meet. Like every other elderly Singaporean, Gopal has the habit of playing lottery (TOTO). Being pious in nature, praying is a daily routine for him. Living alone in an old HDB apartment, the deity in his altar is his only companion to share his thoughts and problems with. Soon after discovering that he has been diagnosed with terminal illness (Lung Cancer), Gopal becomes overwhelmed with financial burden. He receives multiple calls from his doctors for appointments. Gopal turns to his son, Naveen for help. But before he could share the devastating news, Naveen tells Gopal about his retrenchment and debts. Gopal spends the passing months in pain and agony due to his illness. Despite this, he continues work and carries on with his normal routine. He rants time and time to the deity about his unfortunate situation and being unlucky striking 4D. One fine day, to his surprise, Gopal strikes the lottery. He becomes overly joyed and relieved. The very next moment, he receives a phone call from Naveen. Naveen tells him that he is in dire need of some cash as the debt collectors have arrived at his door stop and are threatening to harm him and his family. Hearing this, Gopal is saddened and without a second thought tells him that he will settle his debts. Gopal goes to the altar. This time, he isn’t ranting. The fire in the lamp goes off.