The Songs We Sang

This poignant documentary explores the forgotten genre of xinyao, a Taiwanese folk music movement that influenced Singapore's own folk song scene in the 1980s. Born out of the poetry clubs at Nanyang University, xinyao became a staple among Chinese-educated students before branching out into songwriting and eventually achieving local success. The film delves into its history, tracing its evolution from educational institutes to commercial viability through interviews with influential singers and DJs who helped popularize the genre.