The Story of 年 (YCKSS CNY 2023)
Topics
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Media Club Productions
20 January 2023
A class learns the power of empathy and inclusion after choosing kindness over revenge when dealing with a misunderstood classmate during Chinese New Year preparations
A YCKSS Media Club Production for Chinese New Year 2023. Wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year of the Rabbit!
Synopsis of The Story of 年
In this festive short film produced for Chinese New Year 2023, Class 3E8 of Yio Chu Kang Secondary School is preparing for their annual classroom decoration competition when someone mysteriously vandalizes their decorations [00:10 (opens in new tab), 01:23 (opens in new tab)].
Suspecting an outcast named "Nian"—a reference to the mythical beast from traditional Chinese folklore—the students initially plan to retaliate or expose him on social media [02:11 (opens in new tab), 03:27 (opens in new tab)].
However, after realizing that Nian felt excluded and unappreciated when trying to help, the class chooses kindness and empathy over revenge [03:47 (opens in new tab), 04:54 (opens in new tab)]. By welcoming Nian into the group and valuing his contributions, the class learns that true togetherness and inclusivity bring real happiness [04:54 (opens in new tab), 05:02 (opens in new tab)].