2026 | 5mins | Social Issue Documentary | Singapore | English
Peer
As a city grows old, what are friends for?PEER reveals the value of friendship through 68-year-old Mdm Sereena Joy Osman, one of over 87,000 seniors who live completely alone in Singapore.Projected to be a super-aged society by 2026, this slice-of-life film invites audiences into Mdm Sereena's life beyond her home and into the community that she is grateful to be a part of. From Qi Gong to bingo, pilates to Rummy-O, the seniors around her estate gather as peers in a new chapter of life.As a Senior Champion of Lions Befrienders, she channels her deep sense of gratitude into action - choosing to show up for others, and for herself.
Director's Statement
I hope that this film does justice to the power of friendship to foster bonds that transcend lived experiences and generations. At its core, it is a film that sees seniors not just as people to acknowledge, but as peers to appreciate.
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Director | OKJ
OKJ (Ong Kah Jing / 王傢靖) is a Singaporean documentary storyteller dedicated to immersive experiences. Since 2015, he has honed a style that intertwines honest speech with sensory audiovisual elements, placing audiences directly within the lived experiences of his subjects.He is best known for his portrait series A PIECE OF MINE, including the 2026 film HAPPY GO LUCKY. A six-time nominee and two-time winner at the Singapore Youth Film Festival, OKJ’s work is defined by its ability to communicate universal human values and has been featured on SIA and CNA.A graduate of Tembusu College and NUS Business School, OKJ executes his creative vision with a sharp instinct for impact and distribution. In 2023, he independently organized a sold-out screening at Singapore’s largest Dolby Atmos cinema for his music documentary, A FEELING OF MUSIC PLAYING.His deep appreciation for Southeast Asia is reflected in an extensive filmography that spans seven ASEAN nations. Visit Website ->
Credit
Presented by Lions Befrienders
A Production by OKJ Works
Featuring Sereena Joy Osman and Friends
Directed, Produced and Edited by OKJ
Cinematography and Colour by Jeremy Lau
Music by HARBRS and J Scott Rakozy
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