Dying doesn't have to be sad: Local short film about boy with terminal cancer sheds light on end-of-life care

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What happens when a young boy is diagnosed with terminal cancer and his days are numbered?

This is the main plot explored in the Singapore Hospice Council’s (SHC) new short film titled The Sketchbook.

The short film was part of SHC’s Hearts in Action virtual community event that commemorated the charity’s 25th anniversary and the World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. The event was streamed live on Oct 9 and 10 on the SISTIC and SHC Facebook pages.

As for The Sketchbook, it premiered on Oct 10, followed by a live discussion with palliative care professionals hosted by Nick Shen.

Inspired by a true story, the film follows the journey of a young boy named Johari who is afflicted by terminal cancer and struggles with the fact that he’ll never be healthy again.

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