When I heard that the talented young Singaporean film-maker Boo Junfeng had been put in charge of this year's National Day Parade, I was filled with great expectations.
After all, I recalled that when he last helmed the event in 2018, he had skilfully weaved engaging stories into a compelling narrative. His effort for the 7 Letters film to mark Singapore's 50th anniversary in 2015 had also struck a chord with me, with his lyrical story-telling.
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