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Purple Light is a 2015 short film based on the true story of a young recruit who enters National Service without knowing what is ahead of him.

Synopsis[]

A commonly sung song; a commonly said phrase: "With my rifle and my buddy and me". But when the feelings become real, are you able to handle it?

Being physically weaker, Zipeng is often laughed at by his superiors and peers. Tasked upon by his superior to help train up his buddy, Ethan became Zipeng's closest buddy. Unexpected and unbeknownst to both, feelings begin to grow. Zipeng, afraid of being found out and the repercussions that this would engender, finds himself being caught in the struggle between being true to himself and what others may think of him. Ethan, a perennially happy and positive person, suddenly finds himself having to deal with the discovery of his nascent sexuality.

How will both boys eventually reconcile their dilemma?

Through Zipeng’s eyes, Purple Light strives to tell a story about how one’s existence is bigger than their sexuality, and that no form of love should bear a label. It encourages homosexuals to come to terms with themselves. At the same time, it strives to let them know that they are not abnormal and they are not alone.


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The film was directed by Javior Chew, Cecilia Ang and Charlene Yiu.

It was a nominee in the Singapore Short Film Awards (2015) and featured in Fridae Short Takes.

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  • SoapBar Pictures' Facebook page:[1].