The Olive Depression
“The weeks before a boy enters mandatory military service.”
Synopsis
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.
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(Asian Hot Shots Berlin Festival for Film and Video Art)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Lim
- Screenplay & Story
- Joshua Lim
- Original Score
- Nathan Matthew David
- Original Title
- The Olive Depression
- Country of Origin
- Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Malacca Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Lim
Joshua Lim
Nathan Matthew David
Joshua Lim, Wee Zu, Stanley Lim
Department Leadership Roster
Joshua Lim
Writer
Joshua Lim
Producer
Wee Zu
Producer
Joshua Lim
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Olive Depression
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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 principal cast of The Olive Depression includes Jian Yuan Ooi, Patricia Lang, Edward Poon, Benjamin Low, Evelyn Lee.
When was The Olive Depression released and how long is it?
The Olive Depression was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Olive Depression?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Olive Depression was composed by Nathan Matthew David.