Nina Boboi

Catherine Rodriguez, a Eurasian kampong girl finds unlikely love in Graham Edema, a British man in pre-war Singapore. When war breaks out, their family is thrown into a period of uncertainty and distrust. Relationships are broken and loves are lost. Graham disappears one night, leaving Catherine with her unborn child. Years later, a stranger shows up at their door.

Directed by Victoria Elizabeth Scully, Nina Boboi leans on a strong ensemble — Bobby Tonelli, Krissy Jesudason, Petrina Edema — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 0.