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I found watching the “Moving House” to be quite saddening. Having to move the remains of their parents decades later due to government expansions feels almost wrong. Additionally, how it was unburied felt almost disrespectful, especially during the scene where they played with the skull. Tyler Vu (3033116804)
The documentary has given me an insight into the strive for development by Singapore’s government and in order to achieve it, some sacrifices have to be made. Old hdb flats being demolished to make way for new ones and land being taken over in order to be used for new developments are common practices carried out by governments as part of their development plans. The documentary gives the viewer a sense of the struggles, both emotionally and physically, felt by the family the documentary follows. Tan Yu Hahn – 3036181769
The film’s camera is shaking most of time, giving me a feeling that I’m really at that place.
In this movie, tell us a story about characters’ ancestors’ tomb moving. Also show how different cultures view people after death, and how different cultures focus on feng shui culture. Zhang Zhechuan 3036269028
I think this film is showing the changes of Singapore , the important of festival and connection of family for Singaporean. To compare the past, many things is changed for adopted the modern world life style. CHAN CHUN PONG 3036267135
The subsequent exponential growth in population and necessity in sustaining burying traditions could potentially lead to utter dilemma.
By showing the moving house of the dead for the living, the film “Moving House” reflects on the cost of modernization and public policy, preserving a moment in Singapore’s history where the past and future are often in painful negotiations. The film delves into the broader social phenomena of house moving and saying goodbye to tradition through individual stories.
Living space will always be a issue if population keep growing.
Please write a 1-2 sentence reflection on “Moving House” by Tan Pin Pin.