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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.
I believe that the act of remembrance can materialise in many different ways. From the conduct of the family members, it seems that they are not as bothered by the act of desecration as I personally would. This topic relates to the culture of the locals, and in the grand scheme of things, a simple relocation of bones in order to benefit many others with a place to live seems like a good idea.
I felt really sad about the Singaporean families, since the graveyard was removed from one place to another. I think the remaining families will feel sad and sorry about their ancestors. Ez Kim 3036030788
Please write a 1-2 sentence reflection on “Moving House” by Tan Pin Pin.