P. Ramlee

From Crazy Rich Asians (2018) to 12 Storeys (1997) to Sumpah Pontianak (The Curse of Pontianak) (1957), Singapore’s film industry is a diverse one and its evolution is nothing short of colourful. Recollecting Singapore’s famed studios in the 1950s to uncovering new waves of filmmakers in 90s and into today’s digital revolution, Singapore Cinema: Between Takes provides an insight into the rich history, and culture of Singapore films and its industry through candid reflections of filmmakers and content creators.

The poor trio of best friends Do, Re and Mi live in a simple treehouse in the forest, where they work together collecting, cutting and selling firewood at the local marketplace. One night they hear a voice calling for help in the forest. Although they are scared that it is a spirit trying to trick them, they follow the voice and discover that it is coming from a bamboo tree. The bamboo tree is wounded, and asks them to pull out the arrow that is stuck in it. They comply, and the bamboo transforms into a young woman, who explains that she is a supernatural spirit. She thanks them and gives them each a magical item. Do receives a magic carpet that can fly, Re receives a telescope that can see anything the viewer asks of it, and Mi receives a harmonica that can give them any wishes they want.

Che 'Rostam worked as a bank manager. He has a wife named Rosmah and her young man named Rostam. Rosmah disease paralyzed and just move around the house using a wheelchair. Rostam who often endure the inner silence at home, often attended events organized by his friends. Meanwhile, his son Rosman is often a waste of time hovering in entertainment center, especially in a tea shop where Lisdar working as a waiter. Lisdar was a widow with a daughter who reared by his grandmother in the village. In the workplace Lisdar, also captivated many visitors but are included Rosman. On one night, Rostam was acquainted with at a dinner Lisdar friends. Because of too much alcohol, Rostam was drunk and took lodging at the house Lisdar flat. Meanwhile, Rosmah really never worried because Rostam did not return or stay in place for 21 years, they got married. The next day, when Rostam returned he had lied to his wife ...

Influences from bad company turn Tahir into a hooligan and a gangster, whilst his childhood girlfriend succeeds life and acquires the best education. Tahir is subsequently arrested for murder and then sentenced to death but his childhood friend, Tahirah, who happens to be Inspector Rosley's fiancée, discovers a secret about Tahir.

Osman was released after serving a prison sentence of ten years for the murder he did not commit. Two young men, Ali and Hassan Osman arrested after he came out of prison and taken to meet with their leader, Karim. Osman beaten unconscious and thrown into the river. ASP Azman was assigned to investigate the matter. Faridah, wife ASP Azman Osman when he stumbled upon a chance to clinics treating the injured Osman. Osman suspect that Faridah actually is Hamidah, his girlfriend before the first imprisonment. Hamidah Osman tried to prove that being disguised as Faridah, and all that happens is related to a group led by Karim. ASP Azman also suspect his wife who behaves like a concealer after Osman presence.

Dr. Rushdi and his wife Mariana attended a get together held by Rozaiman. As the event was going on Dr. Rushdi received an emergency call from one of his patients. He had to leave his wife behind and attend to his patient. Mariana and Rozaiman gotten to know each other on that night. Since then they had this secret affair everytime Dr. Rushdi attended to his patients and has not attended to his wife's need.

Gelora is a story of promiscuities between Rizman, his girlfriend Ruby and Rima (Ruby's mother).

In a village named Saroja town there are six men who formed the group six of Hell. They perform a variety of crimes such as looting, raping and killing villagers to obtain wealth and satisfy their evil desires. After successfully accumulate wealth so much, they agreed to stop their evil activities and bring their own path by using the wealth. Because of their greed, the hell Six decided to make their last robbery in the village town of Tower. Lived there with his wife Masmera Tantari merchant. Tantari set up shop selling clothes and fabrics. On the night of the robbery, Tantari been out on important business.

A movie about an arrogant and materialistic man who marries off his outspoken daughter to a poor villager to teach her a lesson.

Che 'Aaron is a manager of a rubber plantation owned by his own father. He is spending lavishly and often results money. Even so, he is also a trustee and not using office funds. He was heavily in debt with loan sharks and even acquaintances Che 'Normah a nightclub singer. To pay off his debts, Che 'Aaron had to lie to his father, Dato' Mahfiz by stating that he needed the money for getting married. Dato 'Mahfiz who live far away from her already urged Che' Aaron to marry. Hearing the good news, Dato 'Mahfiz not think long and continues to send RM5, 000 to his son.