本片以上世纪六十年代的本地家庭为主轴,通过成员的际遇,带出早期的甘榜生活以及后来的组屋生活,剧情横跨数十年。 电影也将体现新加坡如何从一个以方言为主流语言的社会演变成华语到现今英语的过程,从中回顾流失的方言。它也会融入导演的许多亲身经历,并将安插多首怀旧歌曲。 After the 1969 nationwide floods, Zhao Di takes over her father's family farm with the help of reformed gangster Ah Long. As Singapore's economy prospers, the Singaporean mindset is also forced to change with the times. Osman catches his teenage son, Ahmad practicing with his rock band. As a conservative man, Osman believes rock music will have a negative influence on Ahmad. Father and son argue over their different opinions, causing Ahmad to run away. Meanwhile, Ah Hee and Rani decide to get married. But their traditional parents disapprove of their marriage. In 1977, the Government begins expropriating land for redevelopment, forcing villagers from their kampongs. Licensed farmland owners, such as Zhao Di, are financially compensated for their land. Ah Kun, Zhao Di's greedy brother accuses Zhao Di and Ah Long of having an affair to tarnish her name in front of the family. In the midst of Ah Kun's persistent accusations, Zhao Di's health takes a hit. Will Zhao Di be able to keep her hard-earned compensation money What will become of her family if Zhao Di's health continues to deteriorate As people change with time, will the kampong spirit remai
鲸鱼威利回到了属于自己的家园,而杰西(杰森·詹姆斯·里希特 Jason James Richter 饰)亦已经长大,成为了一名海岸科考队队员,可是,他们之间的故事并没有完结。男孩麦克斯(Vincent Berry 饰)的父亲约翰(帕特里克·基尔帕特里克 Patrick Kilpatrick 饰)是一名非法捕鲸手,有时候,当他穿梭在惊涛骇浪之中追随着鲸鱼的身影之时,会将麦克斯带在身边,这令麦克斯对鲸鱼的感情十分矛盾。 一次捕鲸行动中,麦克斯和父亲闯入了威利的领地,处境十分危急,在生死攸关的紧要关头,杰西出现化解了危机。这场意外令麦克斯逐渐了解了父亲所作所为带来的危害,可是约翰依旧我行我素。又一次,约翰在行动中落入海中生死垂危,威利不计前嫌挺身而出,救下了约翰。