Sandcastle (2010 Film)

Sandcastle (Chinese: 沙城) is a 2010 Singaporean feature film written and directed by filmmaker Boo Junfeng. The film explores themes of family, memory, and generational history against the backdrop of Singapore.

Promotional image for the 2010 Singaporean film Sandcastle — Promotional image for the film Sandcastle

Plot

The story centers on En, an 18-year-old youth awaiting military enlistment who stays with his grandparents while his mother travels. During this period, En assists his grandfather in caring for his grandmother, whose dementia is worsening. Through examining his family's past, En uncovers details regarding his late father's history as a student activist.

Cast

Joshua Tan as En
Bobbi Chen
Elena Chia
Bee Thiam Tan as an army officer
Pin Pin Tan as a doctor

Release and Film Festivals

Sandcastle held its world premiere in May 2010 at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival, screening in the International Critic's Week section. The film subsequently screened at several international film events, including the Toronto International Film Festival, the Vancouver International Film Festival, the Pusan International Film Festival, the Mumbai Film Festival, the BFI London Film Festival, and the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival. The feature received a general theatrical release in Singapore on August 26, 2010.