23 August 2026 | VivoCity, Golden Village
Our Nan Hua spirit was on full display this Sunday as alumni, school staff, and friends came together for a special NHPS Alumni Movie Gathering — a private screening of We Are All Strangers, directed by fellow Nan Hua alumnus Anthony Chan and starring alumnus Kor Jia Ler.
The response exceeded every expectation. The cinema was filled to capacity with alumni across generations, current and former school staff, and — a highlight of the afternoon — several former principals and teachers who returned to reconnect with the community they helped shape.
A Film That Struck a Chord
Principal Mdm Fong shares her thoughts during the Q&A
We Are All Strangers moved the audience in a way few expected. Described by attendees as tearing and deeply resonant, the film captured Singapore in a way that felt both intimate and universal — a story that many in the room recognised as part of their own experience growing up here.
Meet the Filmmakers
The afternoon’s biggest draw was the chance to hear directly from the people behind the film. Director Anthony Chan and actor Kor Jia Ler joined the audience after the screening to share the story behind the making of the movie — from early inspiration to the challenges of bringing it to the screen.
Anthony Chan and Kor Jia Ler take audience questions
The Q&A session that followed was one of the highlights of the afternoon, with the audience engaging enthusiastically — asking questions, sharing reactions, and celebrating two alumni who have gone on to make their mark in Singapore’s film industry.
Among the many warm reactions from the floor, Madam Fong captured the spirit of the afternoon best:
Wide view of alumni and guests in the cinema during the Q&A session
“看了呢更要去推荐，希望鼓励更多的人能够欣赏到我们新加坡本土也有这么好的电影人，也能拍出那么高水准的片子。所以希望你们多加努力。”
(Translation: “Having watched it, we should recommend it even more — I hope it encourages more people to appreciate that Singapore has such wonderful filmmakers of our own, capable of producing films of such a high standard. So I hope all of you keep up the great work.”)
Reconnect. Celebrate. Be Inspired.
Events like this are exactly what the NHPS Alumni Association hopes to create: a reason for our community — students, teachers, and alumni alike — to come back together, celebrate one another’s achievements, and be reminded of the ties that started at Nan Hua Primary School.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thank you to Anthony and Jia Ler for making this afternoon so memorable.