Coda
World Premiere
Jac Min Singapore, Japan 2025 132 min PG
As an alumni choir takes to the world stage, their journey raises questions about competition and growth.
For six months, 42 nonprofessional singers gather weekly to indulge in their passion for music. They are Victoria Chorale, an alumni choir led by conductor Nelson Kwei since its inception in 1988. After an 18-year hiatus, Kwei is preparing them for the world stage again, but the thrill of competing soon meets the stress of gruelling practice.
Coda chronicles the choir’s journey from a small room to their rapturous climactic performance in Tokyo. Simmering in the background are mixed emotions that prompt conversations about competition – what if they pursue growth at their own pace without the pressure of winning as validation? Amid tears and jubilation, the fate of Victoria Chorale begins to appear tenuous.
Synopsis Writer: Fiona Lim
Q&A with Filmmaker(s), Audience Choice Award
3 Dec, Wed 7:00PM / 132 min
Golden Village Bugis, Hall 3
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Coda
コーダ
Jac Min
Singapore, Japan
2025
English, Mandarin, Japanese
132 min
PG
World Premiere
Jac Min
Jac Min is a writer and director of films and commercials. He is the co-founder of boutique production outfit Semicolon. His short films include Xiang/Yan (2010) and /mʌm/ (2023), a psychological drama. Coda is his debut documentary feature.
Marcus Lim,
Max Lam,
Ong Ling Kang,
Cleon Tan,
Meg-Gayle Dean,
Priscilla Natasya
