behind the facade
a documentary produced for my Introduction to Documentary module.
In the heart of Joo Chiat lies a piece of Singapore's culture that can never be replaced — the Peranakan houses of Koon Seng Road. But nobody knows who, or what, is behind the facade. In Behind the Facade, we get to know the history of these structures as told by long-time owner of No.8 Koon Seng Road, Kwek Buck Chua, as he walks us through what's really behind the facade. We get exclusive access into the doors of No.8 Koon Seng Road and get intimate with the rich Peranakan culture it holds within its walls.
- Showcased at Bras Basah MRT as part of SMRT's SG60 · 60 Stories: Unearthing Stories of Us.
- Screened at BroadcastAsia, Asia Tech X Singapore 2026.