Hentak Kaki

[@leonlim007]

better than media corp sia.... This is then the reality and how Singaporeans talk. Mediacorp shows all "fictional" singapore....

[@user-uo2sl5us8f]

leonlim007 got the fake chinese accent mediacorp

[@khairuddinrahmat678]

how come i agree.. its sad. but kuddos to them

[@comraderasily4313]

True

[@jimio2900]

Its more like ,jaga face lar bro 😅🤣🤣

[@nicktasteless360]

true the way Raj spoke Chinese and English is truly what Singaporeans of that generation spoke

[@teohyc]

Got recommended this randomly and it's much better than I expected. Must watch for those who have done NS

[@GrenedearProductions]

I also got recommended this. This looks amazing

[@shahryarmishra5858]

Just got this today 8/9/24

[@HM13.]

My S4 WO was about to 50+ years old. I remembered these group of defiant NSF was still being rude to him until my Encik shouted '" you all lucky to be born young, thats why I treat you like my own sons, my own childrens because I dont have any children. I pamper you all too much is it? Everytime problem, I cover your backside and close one eye. Now kena sign extra also want ask me for help?! I really worry for you all later after you ord and go out to the society. Everything negative things cannot accept." The whole office went dead silence for 10mins with the bunch just looking down at the floor.

[@bytemegga]

Damn I hope that encik is doing okay. I can almost hear that voice. Not shouting, but talking calmly albeit dejected. It's moments like that that become true lessons all of us who went thru NS would learn more than 100hrs in some training shed.

[@aizatnorman]

What u expect from nsf from S4 branch? Self privileged pampered pussies. No matter what batch, year in year out 85% same profile 85% same attitude

[@felix8642]

Every time he asked SSG Raj if he had a problem, he asked back his Encik about his career life and life ahead. He cared for him more than his own.

[@user_cv8wysmstt]

long time didnt hear this kind of rojak-language style conversation

[@toilettension]

0209alcem ya la, thats why watch tanglin on tv wanna vomit blood as if day to day singaporeans talk like that

[@bugsy007]

I dare say old chap, listening to such butchered English really brings out the smile in me. Ho ho ho!

[@J.Simons]

All the enchik talk like that one

[@azom5577]

lol

[@comraderasily4313]

True

[@ChristopherOng]

I personally like the second interview scene, where the emotions are raw and powerfully expressed, providing a sense of genuineness. Michael deserves his win. Good stuff.

[@way231]

i thought staff Raj was the better actor..

[@albertwongwong9806]

And very real

[@lycan2494]

@@way231 get real

[@way231]

@@lycan2494 yes. i am real. staff raj was the better actor.

[@comraderasily4313]

Yes

[@wayne78sg]

I was speechless when Raj mention to Teck "I hope they post you back to combat, Sir". That moment was so touching, so emotional and yet realistic. You seldom felt this feeling when you watch such short film. Both deserve to be recognised !!

[@Averagebum21]

This is the most authentic Singlish I have heard in a media production. Well done!

[@Ask.Ary_]

That encik, reminds me alot of my encik in the army. Somehow, I could see it in his eyes that he had no where else to go, bo bian kanna arrow from officers, have to jaga recruits, health deteriorating. Damn I hope he is still doing well. :(

[@richardlim6548]

He's a 3WO

[@BeliTanahKuy]

ngomong apa si tolol

[@aidil4214]

Yeah same, I had an encik in Mt line Tekong he was staff sergeant for 30+ years. He retired when I was still serving my NSF, hope he's doing alright too.

[@Riri_734]

Yea, i've seen a few encik in that situation. I've got a couple of cousins and relatives who are in the force or were ex-regulars too also in the same predicament. However i've also met quite a number of ex-regulars who are doing civilian jobs now and they're not doing well. Mostly jumping into the civilian world is a downgrade. We're not like the US where your skillsets in the military is valued in the civilian world. Over here most that leave the force have to re-skill and work their way up again.. The only exceptions are high flyers in the force. The gov takes care of them. My CO, 2IC, OC are examples of that, one even became an MP lol. Also my classmate found his calling in the military and managed to fly in the army, basically riding the escalator up, his future is secured.

[@sxnchou]

@@richardlim6548*2WO

[@sombrance]

I remember all my Enciks fondly. They might be the roughest and oldest soldier but they all have the heart of lions.

[@monashnsri5]

I think this highlights an important point - what to do after army? Say you get injured and downgraded as a regular. What next? I think SAF needs to think about the future of its regulars, post service. They deserve a bright and dignified future with real commercial skills and experience, as well as training to handle civilian working styles.

[@ExodusLoui]

monashnsri5 but what actually happens is, LHL gets a thick paycheck, covers up Temasek Holdings losses for his wife and doesn't give a shit about the rest of Singaporeans.

[@johnwig285]

they are being upgraded thru educational certs & practical training. Even the infantry encik told me they are sent for Business Management course and other civillian related courses apart from getting their diploma. But the thing is not every Encik are able to complete the education they are being sent for, due to the fact that its been a while since they open books. Luckily SAF adopts this downgrade and revocate system, in for example the US u get injured, u get medically discharged after a few months and ur life depends on the VA. However much more can be done, i know treatment and physio all being handled by SAF even after discharged but definitely the education part can be improved. Helps them to transition better.

[@HeroesHoshi]

I hope our Enciks dont get the US Veteran treatment.

[@Touchfootballer27]

John Wig your SAF is more entrepreneurial unlike our US veteran....

[@kevinwin11]

U can't compare SAF with US vets. One never experienced real life combat battle experience where another have been deployed to Afghanistan, Syria and other hot zones to fight heavily armed terrorists with real life and death situation.

[@FriendlyPasserby13]

Back then when this film came out I was still in secondary school and couldn’t appreciate the film lmao, it truly is a masterpiece. It’s been years since I ORDed but I can still remember the way enciks talk!

[@officialreviews7]

That’s great, hope your Ns experience was good, I’ll be enlisting in about 2 years time

[@MapothertheCityForager]

I can't believe I've only just been recommended this video after 10 years being posted. This is so realistic... My batch / course mates from NSF who have signed on are all in this almost 40 age where they are neither here nor there. 10 more years to retirement and maybe 1 more promotion left but get a retirement payout, or leave now when you're younger and it's easier to find a job... tough.

[@zlatko8051]

A line by Ken Burns "When greeting your soldiers home,don't say thank you for your service,instead say Welcome home,what can we do to help you."

[@kelvinsoh8720]

All those staff and WO are much more experience than those Officers.

[@obiwan6010]

KELVIN SOH *experienced

[@GreekArmyVeteran95]

This is true for most armies in the world. An officer is a young person who will command large groups of people, but the actual leadership occurs from the senior NCOs because they have been in the military for 20-30 years in the same role, whereas officers move from one role/posting to the next. I have seen this happen a lot during my NS in the Greek Army. In every battalion I served in, the NCOs did all the work. The officers set the tone, but the officer must respect the experience of the NCOs if he/she wants to have the NCOs follow him/her and not face challenges to authority.

[@michaellee3314]

Come on, be realistic. Staff and WOs are doers. They are NOT planners. Most of the time they are good using muscle rather than brain. Get them to plan and they will just stare into open space.

[@eadricng3267]

Being a doer is their role, of course they are probably not proficient in planning. What talk you?

[@delta-romeo0263]

i heard this joke about a US army junior officer and Senior NCO. The junior officer wanted a ssalute from the Senior NCO but the Senior NCO told him, " You got to climb all this chevrons to get a salute"

[@PlayermakerBlue]

Dunno why this pop up in my feed so randomly but it’s totally worth it. The acting, directing and “silence” is superb. Love the message behind it too. Well done 👏

[@Karl8242]

I have served for over 7 years as a regular. These problems are actually the problems of regulars which rarely NS days knows about so kudos to the director.

[@fs6086]

I served same like u. Which unit u from bro?

[@iPod487]

There's a meaning from the director when warrent officer teck asked sgt raj the three standard ques... "are u being fairly treated in the detention barracks of saf, do you have personal problems and do you have anything to bring up..." The questions (if you think about it) were actually for WO teck himself...

[@fs6086]

Im a regular from 1997 till 2004. 6 years only but watching this shot clip reminded me of my army times. How time flies. 😅

[@miket2394]

The guy playing the MO character looks like all the MOs that I've came across during NS and reservist.

[@fazercordy4470]

I read Hentak as Hentai. Don't arrest me .

[@norazlina3128]

-_-

[@ichiko_sakura]

fвι σρєи υρ!

[@Rosmah_Mansor_Uwek]

Hentai kaki?

[@de01025]

Шаке цр тнеп

[@vinegarman4205]

DB coming for you boiboi

[@physika]

10yrs on and this video gets better.

[@worldpeace2229]

Excellent local short film, glad to see such a work of art produced by Singaporeans.

[@LeongChiuWai]

I watched tis first at La Salle inside the lecture theatre, one of my favourite short films ever... So original n innovative at the same time. 👍👍❤️

[@tanhansing]

Being at the combat front and back office of the service before, I could understand why we need certain people in certain vocations. Everyone has a part to play in an organisation and no role is too minute. But if you have a bigger aspiration to fulfil, just leave. Don't blame the service for everything. I guess this is the underlying message of the video. :)

[@magicknight4387]

Remembered watching this a long time ago and the algorithm blessed me with it after so many years… what a masterpiece

[@antonc108]

This actor good.

[@bugsy007]

Damn Power siah!

[@jonathanjameschapman-lim2959]

Kudos to LaSalle for producing a great short film. I'm proud that I graduated from this college. Thumbs up LaSalle and the whole entire crew. 👍👍👍👍👍🤘❤️❤️😃🙏

[@goht9865]

Rare piece of local work. Excellent job!

[@leebyunghun3605]

Staff raj is the real counsellor for encik teck

[@MojoDevirus]

I severed my NS with pride. Nominated best recruit. Only $100 pay allowance every month. Bought SBS bus stamp for $25, balanced $75 for the entire month. BTW. SPF don't have mess hall. Deployed on the ground hungry and thirsty. ROD with an Outstanding Award given. Finished my reservist duties includong all the silent mob too and IPPT. Never failed in any. I'm 53 now. No saving and now have to compete with FT for work. Sad to be in singapura. My sacrifice for Singapura is for the FT to reap its wealth and benefit.

[@tze-liangfoo7806]

Once a while i will come back to watch this short clip... So real and raw... Many people sometimes just have that fear to move on... Well Done guys!

[@Aimismyname]

happiest DB kia 2013

[@damn123123]

Only true friends/brothers spit hurtful facts

[@gszxc]

Watched this many years before and got recommended again, really one of the best Singapore short film I've seen!

[@Chewyyyyyyyyyyyyness]

This guy's acting is actually pretty damn good...

[@chinaman1]

probably some of the best acting I've seen in a while. props to SSG Raj and 2WO Lee

[@mister.karate]

"Nearly charged you another time." HAHAHA

[@certifiedbruh2180]

8:19 for those who want to see the way us Singaporeans argue😂😂😂

[@muhammadnorasyraf871]

kanina you dare to call me bo chi...limpeh us ranger us airborne...you got or not??..hahahahahhaha..that one funny...

[@steelxeno]

Don't know whether to cry or laugh

[@bugsy007]

That one classic, boi.

[@diniybaharuddin4333]

Reminds me of my WO during BMT. Fierce like hell. Heart soft like tofu.

[@yusofgibran]

Just watched this. This short goes to show how writing is pivotal and accompanied well with authentic acting. Love the short btw

[@Karl8242]

Dude i dont know how you got the SAF to give you permission to do this filem.. But its an amazing job. I also wonder how you know these terminologies and struggles inside SAF so well to actually script it.. Good work dude..

[@takashi69z]

Yeah... I was wondering too. The video does highlight the reality of how SAF values those who signed on. When you are young and fit, they want you. When you are Injured or old, you will be some ornament collecting dust on the shelf.

[@explodinggaming1893]

@@takashi69z true, cause they dont want weak or someone not able to handle that cause their lives

[@jerrylim1685]

Agree with Raj's statement of Old Dog learn new tricks. Hope this inspires the younger ones to make a daring step

[@dtcepl]

Reminds me of 2 of my Enciks, one an Indo confrontation veteran and another an airborne ranger, both very nice guys that gain my respect when serving my 6 years military life. Now i am preparing my son for his NS, hopefully with the SAF Commandos, if selected.

[@YingyaoLeong]

This is the third time in the last 10 years or so that I watched this, still as kickin’. Hope I always forget about it and get recommended again.

[@user-zl5rp5yx4i]

The crisis of the adults in 30-40s. They get pressure from family and career and some times they may doubt their value for themselves and the society.

[@s0meRand0m129]

i am 25 and i already got that pressure

[@jinhengtan7726]

The dialogue and acting is very realistic and authentic.

[@lailimohd7559]

Yes its remind of my csm after we r.o.d. in 1980 i met him in a bus as a busdriver.(3rd batt.S.I.R )BEDOK CAMP BRAVO COY PLATOON 6.

[@apanamakamu]

wow, that is some deep meaningful spotlight on the things people go through in life. Malaysian here.

[@rocppon]

Love the story, realism type of film. Something that is in our everyday life, but we might never know the hardship they face. Very good story line, the actor is doing a great job too. Well done.

[@needamp]

Bravo! Realistic life of an army regular. A definite plus is the actor's rawness, and an absolute gem!

[@watiu9lei]

This is the true reality for those who sign on

[@BadBauts]

This should be nominated internationally

[@mentis72]

Sure strike a cord within me having served for 25 years ...

[@unitedbrony5907]

very good film, very eye opening, with that thank you Enciks, especially Bryan Foo of sch V, really appreciate the times i had

[@frankiehuangjianwei469]

Wait a minute....whose interviewing who?? Ends up like the detention barrick guy interviewing the warrant officer...lol....

[@GrammeStudio]

"NO! you said *I* will be conducting the interview when we walked in here. now, exactly how much pot did you smoke!?"

[@davidletterboyz]

Who is counselling who? hahaha

[@yongj5288]

isn't that the beauty of the film? showing that life is full of irony.

[@KhidAndFamily]

Happens to one of the counsellor I knew who happen to interview his own cousin in DB hahahaha

[@haikalsyed6064]

@@GrammeStudio knock it off! I’m the one that is interviewing you.

[@ryanfzl01]

Great acting, better than many mediacorp hired actors, and thank god for the subtitles, I had no idea what some of the lines meant.

[@johntay3831]

Love the hidden message in this movie. Those who know….know

[@lailimohd7559]

Yes3. I still remember. My csm. He b came bus driver. After 15 years. Now he is gone. Passed away.

[@alvintan2970]

Very nice..! I like!!! This is Singapore Social! Not everything is pretty, all is raw, real and with heart!

[@hikipediaaidepikih4604]

I love their tough love friendship 😊

[@get4084]

Damn, this is good! I wasn't expecting such powerful script, story and performance

[@brandenongkp]

Wow,very local very impressive. Made in Singapore, no horse run !

[@rlohsl]

A good piece of work, reflect what many regulars face, I know a few driving taxi now after serving 30 years.

[@otaco2322]

this comes up as a search option everytime someone searches henta

[@yut576]

Good movie ..good actors and great story :)

[@Xprobe]

kudos...finally we are able to bring issues into the open...this is a new world in singapore

[@ar-t2742]

Very nicely written and produced. Bravo!

[@jeeeerrrrmmmm2778]

wow this dude is so cheery even tho he’s in db

[@larryloo8403]

I chanced upon this accidentally and I must say its really good. The actors played out their role so well it beats some of the mediacorp tv shows lol. keep it up!

[@glowish1993]

Very touching and relatable story, especially on the elements on army, career and friendship, usually I get bored of short films but this is really good. Thanks for the upload!

[@FlankerX]

Reminds me of my WO in my department just posted in from Squadron, say he's not used to it. Not as much of a sharp change as this vid but I can relate this WO to my WO

[@syairazihaziq9642]

Don't know why this just popped up on my KZbin but im glad it did. 2 more years of reservists! Gonna miss you SAF 🤣

[@yong9613]

You leave comment, the yt algorithm will do it's work

[@zeusjuice70]

Short film, simple storyline... Excellent direction and acting.. Well done.. 👍

[@riduando5250]

Planning to take the big leap next year at 40yrs old. O Allah please bless me.

[@blooduhz]

well the truth is Army life can be harsh. I've seen some Enciks that got long service award end up in taking care of store that stored useless gadgets or make sure communication bus can operate.

[@hairulnizat6765]

Yeah,so sad😫

[@GeoOsborne]

Its not only taking place in the army. Commercial world does the same. So when we are old means we're useless...?😢sigh!

[@Blackheaven1984]

consider good alrdy, nv tio fired or ask to become DXO with pay cut

[@ivanesetan7324]

Army life cannot be serious, just complete our service and never sign on.

[@patthonsirilim5739]

commercial life worst they litarily force you out with severance package

[@Lauran5]

Excellent piece of work!

[@ridza76]

very very good short movie....salute to the producer..

[@IndraArfiande]

Not bad. I'm far surprised with their acting and camera work. Brilliant work, guys. Keep it up!

[@kokhwatan80]

nice short film and so real...

[@Kenji-Cole]

Brilliant work! im not surprise awards was won for this film, real excellent work!

[@Mikel367]

Kenni Koe yup they won AVA

[@shamriadam7483]

The only film thats tells the truth abt army life in Singapore.

[@chris788]

Realistic and meaningful, thousand times better than Jack Neo's movies.

[@arsenal_84]

tbh, nowadays despite the glamor where services try to get personal to sign on, after a while these ppl will realized that even officers can get reassigned to ME ranks as long as their appointment is not meant for an officer. this is what happens when an organization gets too top heavy.

[@lister740]

I know a few people who'll cry watching this.

[@davidtkl]

Excellent material and short flim to encourage someone for a career change.

[@MaximillianDaniel]

Wow, very honest and down to earth short.

[@Cowboy_Consultants]

wow, this short film was really very good. gave me some compassion for those hkb

[@munster1404]

Warrant officer in a cushy job. Own time, own target can self declare off. I don't understand what's not to like. Even if he's downgraded, and reduction in benefits, vocation pay is still on par with private sector. As a hawker, long hours, fussy customers. 4x the effort to make the same amount of pay as a 2WO. If I'm "O"Level holder, die die will stay in SAF. I served in the Navy for 9 years. And there's not a day I did not regret leaving the service. I would never leave even when downgraded. Still a job that pays, swallow your pride and stay on for the gratuity payment.

[@allenboh2857]

bro, that is to you. What's stable if you are not happy? If you happy then okay la, do what also can. Salute to you anyway, 9 years Navy.. you ask me see my wife 9 years i got problem liao

[@oppai9611]

maybe he looking for meaning in his job instead of pay

[@lailimohd7559]

Yes3. The best story of all times. Tq. Bro.

[@lailimohd6763]

Yes3. Same like my staff. Became bus driver. If u r injured u r no use.

[@Captain-Mayday]

Wow this is a great short film.

[@zulsaad9708]

A Hero never give up, A Hero always seek friendship.

[@0utdoorsurvival]

really nice movie which illustrates the problems that our regulars may face or might be facing. however few mistakes: 1) Only overseas badges are placed above the name ( on the right hand side of the uniform) so the taekwondo and the diving badge shouldnt be there 2) his collar badge is actually a Sniper Marksman badge which should fall on the left sleeve below his ranger and above his ippt. The collar badge should have his vocation.

[@gemasboy]

I thought his collar patch IS the vocation (two rifles) patch, no?

[@0utdoorsurvival]

@@gemasboy the collar badge is for vocation. The one in the vid is a marksmanship badge. Marksmanship badges are not pinned on the collar

[@0utdoorsurvival]

His collar badge should be CDO

[@Blast561]

short so good i didnt even realise it was 12 minutes long!

[@mohan4114]

You give your youth and whole life to army but at the end of career, the army give you golden handshake and bye bye, always plan ahead.

[@GeneralJoshua]

This short firm was well filmed. So realistic like what’s happening in the reality. All I can say is our military is ungrateful and dispensable. I see it with my own eyes. I was once very on the ball and hardworking. Guess I didn’t stay was the right choice. Keep up the good work for more future short films and making them as realistic as possible.

[@jin1252]

beautiful

[@Mo0miE]

The director's a Singaporean who served NS too.