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Eyes on the Price: A Cultivate Commune (March) update
The more people prize parenthood, the less deterred they are by its perceived price. The reverse is also true. These were the findings from our “Eyes on the Price” supplementary analysis released at our Commune on 28 March. With our society becoming more atomised and narratives thinking of children as a burden, can we refocus our values and priorities as a society?
- 16 April 2026
Human Resource (2026): A Cultivate Culture Review
What does it mean to bring a child into the world where work feels relentless and the future uncertain? This film “Human Resource” follows characters navigating the pressures of careers, where everyday decisions begin to carry deeper weight.
- 13 April 2026
Even in Old Age, Marriage Matters
As the foundation of family life, the benefits of marriage for children are well-known. But what about the elderly? Elderly who never married or are divorced or separated tend to have weaker intergenerational connections, being less likely to provide and receive support from their families. In “super-aged” Singapore, strengthening marriages must be a key priority, even as we look out for vulnerable seniors.
- 2 April 2026
Boyfriend on Demand (2026): A Cultivate Culture Review
Boyfriend on Demand follows one woman’s escape into a virtual dating world built entirely around her preferences. No awkwardness, no disappointment, no risk. And for a while, it seems like exactly what she needed.
But something about the real world keeps finding its way back in. And the moment that finally changes everything for her has nothing to do with perfection.
- 2 April 2026
Sandwiched Families: Too Many Ways to Make a “Sandwich”?
Conceptually, there is no one definition of a “sandwiched” family, ranging from those who live together or nearby, to different kinds of support or care provided to young and old. A reasonable estimate suggests there are more than 100,000 sandwiched households in Singapore. Perhaps valuing and supporting people in their caregiving journeys may be a more constructive way forward.
- 12 March 2026
Eternity (2025): A Cultivate Culture review
If eternity were shaped by the relationships we build here and now, how might we view marriage, caregiving, and the responsibilities we carry for one another? This film reminds us that love is not only found in grand gestures, but in the daily commitments that shape a life together.
- 10 March 2026
Unexpected Family (2026): A Cultivate Culture Review
This Chinese film (with Jackie Chan!) brings us on a rollercoaster of emotions, as this quirky 'family' learns to love and do life with each other.
- 23 February 2026
Materialists (2025): A Cultivate Culture Review
Are money and looks all there is to romance?
The film Materialists invites us to look beyond status and chemistry to character and commitment.
- 13 February 2026
How Society Can Help Men and Boys to Flourish
“We cannot succeed as a society if either men or women or both are demoralised and floundering in life.” Cultivate SG executive director Darius Lee spoke with Dr John Hui on a podcast published on 24 August 2025, on the “The State of the Family in Singapore - and What Men Can Do”. Here is an edited extract from the podcast.
- 9 February 2026
“Unfiltered – The Family on Trial” Conference 2025 – Presentation of Findings from “Marriage, Parenthood and Success” Survey
Our researcher Daniel Lim shared the findings from Cultivate’s “Marriage, Parenthood and Success” Survey at Cultivate SG's second annual conference, "Unfiltered - The Family on Trial", on 17 November 2025. Cultivate SG commissioned Pureprofile to survey 2,019 Singapore residents aged 21 and above on how societal ideals of success influence family decisions. Key results show marriage and parenthood rank low as markers of personal success compared to career and financial achievements.
- 9 January 2026