Amoeba
dir. Tan Siyou · 2026
The struggle for personal freedom and self-identity is essential to the human experience, often requiring courage to challenge societal norms.
A tomboy schoolgirl in a repressive city-state rallies her classmates to form a triad gang, igniting a spark of rebellion against the suffocating norms of their environment. Watching this film is like being swept into a whirlwind of youthful energy, where the stakes of friendship and identity collide with the harsh realities of societal expectations.
In a repressive city-state, a tomboy schoolgirl persuades three classmates at an all-girls school to rebel by forming a triad gang.
Talking points
- the impact of rebellion on personal identity
- the role of friendship in challenging societal norms
- gender roles in a patriarchal society
- the consequences of organized crime on youth
