The Olive Depression

The Olive Depression 2009 Directed by Joshua Lim

The weeks before a boy enters mandatory military service.

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.

Country Singapore

Production Country Singapore

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Drama

Production Company Malacca Pictures

Release Date 13 February 2009

88 mins