TV series

Joys of Life

2012–2013 · 1 season

A sprawling, heartfelt period melodrama of neighbours and secrets, unfolding gently with warmth, gossip and quiet heartbreak.

Overview: Set post-World War II Singapore, the story line spans the decade between the end of the Japanese occupation and the HDB's clearing of squatters during the late 1950s to early 1960s.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, love, identity, class
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
love
identity
class
betrayal
Places: big city
home
workplace
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Genres: drama
Starring: Bryan Chan, Andie Chen, Chen Liping, Chew Chor Meng, Cheng Pou Chua, Rui En, Apple Hong, Alien Huang
Length: 1 seasons, 35 episodes, 45 min each
Network: MediaCorp Channel 8
Country: Singapore
Languages: Mandarin