To get it right, Tay consulted old recipe books and spoke to countless chefs and bakers in Singapore. Along the way, the film explores the close links between identity and cuisine and the history of Japanese occupation of Singapore during World War II. “I have spent 10 years away from Singapore, and Singaporean movies always bring me back home,” she said. Learn the (real) Singapore StoryPart of the appeal of spending time in Singapore, whether physically or vicariously, is gaining a more nuanced understanding of the city-state’s history. It really does always come back to food in Singapore.

Source: bd News24 December 23, 2020 03:45 UTC