Ah Boys To Men 2

Ah Boys To Men 2

Year: 2013

Runtime: 113 mins

Language: English

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Having learned a lesson about avoiding military duties, Ken returns to Tekong to complete his Basic Military Training and become a model recruit. His attempt at self-improvement earns him the disdain and teasing of his section mates, who are led by the resourceful Lobang. Ken must navigate the challenges of training while facing the ridicule of those around him.

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1

Invasion opens; game premise revealed

The film opens with Singapore under a massive invasion, iconic landmarks attacked and civilians killed. Viewers later discover this chaotic scenario is actually a fictional war-based role-playing game played by Ken Chow. Ken is a rich, spoiled teenager who dreads conscription.

Opening scene Singapore
2

Ken's NS fears and parental pressure

Ken reveals his fear of National Service and the looming obligation. His mother tries to help defer his service, but those plans fail. Amy's disapproval underscores the pressure he faces.

Before enlistment Ken's home
3

Enrollment day and platoon assignment

On enlistment day, the Chow family sends Ken off to begin NS. Ken is assigned to Ninja Company and arrives at the camp, where he meets his platoon.

Recruitment day Pulau Tekong
4

Meet the recruits and Platoon Sergeant

Ken and the other recruits are bunked and introduced to their Platoon Sergeant. He meets fellow recruits Lobang, Aloysius Jin Sia-lan, and I.P. Man.

First days of training Training camp / bunk
5

Early training and rookie mistakes

During the first weeks, the recruits go through basic training. Most of them are shown making simple and goofy mistakes.

Two weeks into training Pulau Tekong
6

First book-out and home party

Two weeks into training, the recruits finally book out for the first time. Ken returns home for a lavish party thrown by his family. The mood darkens when he sees a photo of Amy with another man.

Book-out day Singapore home
7

Amy's betrayal and breakup

Ken confronts Amy about her cheating. She dumps him at a highway, ending their relationship. Disheartened, Ken resolves to regain her love and hatches an escape plan from Pulau Tekong.

Immediately after breakup Highway; Pulau Tekong
8

Escape plan forms

Feeling betrayed, Ken begins to plot an escape from Pulau Tekong. The plan becomes a central motivation as NS life continues around him.

Post-breakup Pulau Tekong
9

Heat and self-preservation attempts

During hot-weather training, Ken stops drinking water to trigger a heat injury that would force his return home. He also douses himself with cold water and sleeps under a ceiling fan to cope.

During hot-weather training Pulau Tekong training grounds
10

Collapse and father's stroke

Ken collapses during training and is hospitalised. His father, alerted during a company meeting, drives to the hospital and suffers a stroke while racing to reach him, crashing his car in the process.

Shortly after collapse Hospital; en route in car
11

Awakening and realisation

Ken wakes up in the hospital, surrounded by his sisters. He realises his reckless actions have caused problems for many people and cannot bear facing his recovering father.

After waking Hospital
12

Return to training

Awakened to reality, Ken is fit enough to go back to training. The film ends with him returning to the NS routine and the story promising more to come.

Return to training Pulau Tekong
13

Ending and next part teased

Snippets of the next part are shown, leaving the audience with a sense of what remains of Ken's NS journey. The ending emphasizes the ongoing consequences of his choices.

Ending Pulau Tekong / hospital

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