Roslan
-Documentary (PG)
Director: Sabrina Poon
Country: Singapore
Length: 12mins 13secs
Language: Bahasa Melayu & English
Subtitle: English, Japanese
Completed date: 2012
School: Ngee Ann Polytechnic
– School of Film Media Studies
A man who finds his second chance under a flyover and calls it home. In 1997, Ruslan was admitted to Pertapis Halfway House after his release from prison. He manages to kick off his drug abusing habits and forms a close bond with his caretaker, Ridzal Taufiq.
In 1998, Ruslan discovered a place under a flyover and decides to adopt it. To him, it was a place not only for shelter but also acts as a sanctuary. Ruslan is now a self-employed fisherman, and he does boat repairs for a living. He also extends a helping hand to those who needs a second chance.
Director, Writer: Sabrina Poon
Producer: Elfie Effendi
DP: Charlyn Chua
Editor: Jeremy Yeo
Cast: Ruslan Bin Sidek
Film Festivals Appearances:
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6th Singapore Indie Doc Fest
Director's Message:
Everyone has a story that deserves to be told. As a first time director for documentary, I'm glad and yet nervous to be able to showcase a life story across the media platform and reaching out to the audience with
a message that not only ex-convicts deserves a second chance, second chances can lie in your own hands.
About the filmmaker
Sabrina Poon, After graduating with a Diploma with Merit in Film, Sound and Video, and a Bachelor in Professional Communications, Sabrina went on to pursue her passion actively by engaging herself in various film projects, TVC, tele-movies and short films. She delves into many departments in hope to expand her knowledge and understanding all the meticulous craft in storytelling. She has directed two narrative short films and a documentary short, which has been screened on film festivals and online media.
