Author: Cultivate SG

Dream Stall (2026): A Cultivate Culture Review

What lengths will one go to for preserving the memory and work of a family member? Grief, joys, frustrations and romance - all about Annette Lee’s directorial debut film Dream Stall in our latest post.

Sandwiched Families: A Cultivate Commune (May) update

With delayed marriages and parenthood, low fertility rates and a rapidly ageing population, the number of sandwiched couples who have to care for both young and old is projected to increase. At our Commune on 16 May, we had a candid and uplifting discussion with two speakers in these circumstances, who left us with much encouragement and food for thought.
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 How “Helicopter Parenting” Harms Children, and the Culture 

Helicopter parenting cause harm to children in the long-term. It hinders development of essential life skills and resilience in children, and also make things difficult for others when they unfairly criticise, harass or even sue those they disagree with. We need a reasonable balance between protecting children and allowing them to take risk.
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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?

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.