The Olive Depression (2009)

The weeks before a boy enters mandatory military service.

The Olive Depression (2009) poster

The Olive Depression documents the weeks before a teenage boy enters military service He is determined not to mentally accept what is required of him by law. He opts to prepare himself by maintaining his melancholy about something against what it means to be human. However, seeing the depression of his best friend who enters the army before him and the worry of his parents lead him to question his principles. As he strives not to succumb to the government's world view, he finds it increasingly difficult to be contented and sad at the same time.

Director: Joshua Lim
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
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Screenplay

Music: Nathan Matthew David
Production: Malacca Pictures
Country: Singapore
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Joshua Lim
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Olive Depression about?
The Olive Depression documents the weeks before a teenage boy enters military service He is determined not to mentally accept what is required of him by law. He opts to prepare himself by maintaining his melancholy about something against what it means to be human. However, seeing the depression of his best friend who enters the army before him and the worry of his parents lead him to question his principles. As he strives not to succumb to the government's world view, he finds it increasingly difficult to be contented and sad at the same time.
Who directed The Olive Depression?
The Olive Depression was directed by Joshua Lim.
Who stars in The Olive Depression?
The Olive Depression stars Jian Yuan Ooi, Patricia Lang, Edward Poon, Benjamin Low, Evelyn Lee, Huipeng Lee.
How long is The Olive Depression?
The Olive Depression has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is The Olive Depression?
The Olive Depression is a Drama film.
Where was The Olive Depression produced?
The Olive Depression was produced in Singapore.