Just in Singapore (2008)
Synopsis
The story is set in a block of government-rental HDB flats and revolves around its occupants. Everyday, heartwarming scenes of tears and laughter take place in these humble settings.
Network
MediaCorp Channel 8
Episodes
Episode 1
In one corner of bustling Singapore, an eclectic group of people on the bottom rung of society live their lives in the HDB flats.
Episode 2
Several households on Level 9 are disturbed by a scream at midnight. Ma Zhigang clashes with Weijie and makes a scene.
Episode 3
Granny Ma drags Zhigang to worship the 13th Goddess, but he remains greedy and lecherous. Lin Bang visits Xiuzhen, who gives him a frosty welcome.
Episode 4
Meiling is caught by Pao while trying to escape and the fight disturbs the neighbors. Mr. Fang comes to their rescue.
Episode 5
Zhigang hits on a married woman and ends up in trouble. Pao is very thankful to the neighbors as they strive to stop Meiling from leaving.
Episode 6
After her son Aloysius goes missing, Shumin throws a temper. Meiling and her boyfriend Roger run into Aloysius and plan to blackmail his parents.
Episode 7
Granny Ma's money is stolen by Zhigang who becomes Meiling and Roger's target. Later, Zhigang is scolded by the neighbors when he comes back home.
Episode 8
Xiuming does not meet Dingyi's shooting requirements. Guided by Dingyi, she starts to reveal her worries and true feelings.
Episode 9
Xiuming thanks Dingyi for his help with the stall at the night market. After receiving advice from Dingyi, Xiuming takes action accordingly.
Episode 10
The newspaper runs a story on the unexpected death of Uncle Chun, causing quite a stir. The power of the press gives Robert and Mary an idea.
Episode 11
Xiuming and Dingyi take Granny Ma to hospital while Zhigang could not care less. Dingyi makes a confession to Xiuming, but she has concerns.
Episode 12
Zhigang sets Xiuming up and she mistakenly beats up Dingyi. Nancy makes a scene when seeing Dingyi takes a rest at Xiuming's place.
Episode 13
Qianqian and Saman face pressure from Auntie Automatic, but Saman does not care. An accident subjects Saman and Qianqian to rumors.
Episode 14
Xiuming avoids Dingyi, who keeps pursuing her. Xiuming lies to Dingyi and asks Guang to help cover up her lie.
Episode 15
As Nancy clashes with Robert's household, the community leader Philip has to intervene. Kumar and his flatmate butt heads.
Episode 16
Unable to forget Dingyi, Xiuming falls sick. Xiuzhen attempts to approach Dingyi. Auntie Automatic is hospitalized. Qianqian tries to find a job.
Episode 17
Xiuming gives her blessing to Dingyi and Xiuzhen. Nancy works hard for Xiuzhen, whom does not appreciate it at all.
Episode 18
Auntie Automatic asks Qianqian to sell acar. However, Qianqian has to refund the money due to food safety issues.
Episode 19
To conceal Xiuzhen's identity, Nancy and Xiuming pretend not to know her. As Dingyi leaves for Shanghai, Xiuming thinks its difficult to see him again.
Episode 20
Auntie Automatic almost kills Saman, but Qianqian takes the blame and is confined at home.
Episode 21
When Meiling is in trouble, Pao comes to her rescue and gets injured. After receiving a complaint, Nancy is now under HDB's investigation.
Episode 22
Unwilling to get married, Zhigang takes advantage of Qianqian and Saman. But Xiaopei exposes his true motives.
Episode 23
Auntie Automatic's house is on fire, but she forgets the lock passcode. Mr. Fang comes to her rescue. Later, Qianqian is hospitalized.
Episode 24
Zhigang feels exhausted after the honeymoon with Xiaopei. Auntie Caixin makes a startling discovery in Nancy's flat toilet.
Episode 25
Shumin comes clean to Uncle Coffee and Auntie Coffee about the water vat. After saving Aloysius, Nancy seeks out Shumin for information.
Episode 26
Lin Bang and some others stalk Isabella and her lover to get the water vat back, who have an accident while trying to run away.
Episode 27
Saman and Zhigang butt heads and the police come to intervene. Qianqian falls into a trap set by Zhigang.
Episode 28
Pao assists Mr. Fang in stealing the water vat. Meiling, Pao and Roger save Lian, which leads to a breakthrough in the relationship of the family.
Episode 29
To win Qianqian back, Saman is determined to breakaway from Auntie Automatic, who later throws a fit and threatens to commit suicide.
Episode 30
A voice recording hits Dingyi hard. As Xiuzhen's identity is exposed, Dingyi realizes the reason of Xiuming's change of attitude.
Cast
Details
Original Title
一房半厅一水缸
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
30
Production
MediaCorp