In the monsoon season of 1980s Singapore, 11-year-old Syafiqah enters a harsh institution where she befriends an ostracised boy, Huat. Misunderstood and bullied, they while away the afternoons in the giant storm drains behind their school, carving out a fragile world of fantasy. But as the rains intensify, a vow of secrecy forces her to embark on a quest of independence well beyond her years. With its sensitive imagery and honest performances, this delicate coming of age film recalls memories of childhood within a swiftly evolving city-state. AWARDS: Best Director - Asian New Talent Awards (Shanghai International Film Festival) Best Screenplay (Ourense International Film Festival) Jury Prize - Graine de Cinephage (Films de Femmes Creteil)
