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    The Virgin Soldiers 1969 POSTER

    The Virgin Soldiers

    1969

    English

    6.1

    6

    43%

    43%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    british army

    Comedy

    Drama

    national service

    singapore

    soldier

    virgin

    War

    John Dexter John Dexter Director Roger Lloyd Pack Roger Lloyd Pack as Bandmaster Christopher Timothy Christopher Timothy as Cpl. Brook Nigel Patrick Nigel Patrick as R.S.M. Raskin Roy Holder Roy Holder as 'The Virgin Soldiers' - Fenwick
    The core of the plot is the romantic triangle formed by the protagonist, a conscripted soldier named Private Brigg, a worldly professional soldier named Sergeant Driscoll, and Phillipa Raskin, the daughter of the Regimental Sergeant Major. The location is a British army base in Singapore during the Malayan Emergency.
    Queen & Country 2014 POSTER

    Queen & Country

    2014

    English

    6.2

    3

    Action

    autobiography

    Biography

    Comedy

    Drama

    History

    korean war

    korean war (1950-53)

    national service

    sequel

    training camp

    John Boorman John Boorman Director Callum Turner Callum Turner as Bill Rohan Vanessa Kirby Vanessa Kirby as Dawn Rohan Caleb Landry Jones Caleb Landry Jones as Percy Hapgood David Thewlis David Thewlis as Sargeant Major Bradley
    In this sequel to Hope and Glory (1987), Bill Rohan has grown up and is drafted into the army, where he and his eccentric best mate, Percy, battle their snooty superiors on the base and look for love in town.
    Paradise in Service 2014 POSTER

    Paradise in Service

    2014

    Chinese

    6.7

    2

    55%

    55%

    1970s

    Action

    brothel

    Drama

    History

    military

    national service

    prostitute

    Romance

    taiwan

    Doze Niu Doze Niu Director Ethan Juan Ethan Juan as Lo Pao-Tai Chih-Tian Shih Chih-Tian Shih as New rooky of unit 831 McFly Wu McFly Wu as Sea Dragon Cadet Cincin Jao Cincin Jao as The No.13 Girl
    Set in the island Kinmen, often seen as the most dangerous military base because it’s geographically close to China, "Paradise in Service" follows the adventure of a boy who serves his military service in Unit 831 from 1969 to 1972, in preparation for a war that could erupt anytime. Through an unlucky lottery draw result, Pao, a twenty-something young man from Southern Taiwan has to serve the military in the remote and perilous Kinmen. Moreover, he is assigned to the Sea Dragon (ARB), a unit noted for the toughest physical training. It never occurs to Pao, however, that the greatest challenge in his military service lies not in the Sea Dragon but in Unit 831, a special task he is later appointed to… In this peculiar assignment, Pao vows to keep his virginity against all odds.
    Close to Home 2005 POSTER

    Close to Home

    2005

    English

    6.6

    1

    69%

    63%

    Crime

    Drama

    jerusalem

    jerusalem, israel

    Mystery

    national service

    Thriller

    woman director

    Emilio Estevez Emilio Estevez Director Jessica Chastain Jessica Chastain as Casey Wirth 1 episode, 2006 Barry Shabaka Henley Barry Shabaka Henley as Detective Lou Drummer 9 episodes, 2005-2006 Romy Rosemont Romy Rosemont as Detective Williams 1 episode, 2005 Carlos Lacamara Carlos Lacamara as Dr. Schmidt 7 episodes, 2006-2007
    Smadar (Smadar Sayar) and Mirit (Naama Schendar), both 18 years old, are assigned to patrol the streets of Jerusalem together as part of their military service. Worlds apart in their personality their initial frosty relationship changes to friendship as they deal with their own emotional issues, the crushes and break-ups in their love lives, as well as the political realities.
    Ah Boys to Men 2012 POSTER

    Ah Boys to Men

    2012

    English

    6.1

    3

    Action

    army

    Comedy

    national service

    singapore

    singlish

    Jack Neo Jack Neo Director Vivek Arora Vivek Arora as Extra Lei Wang Lei Wang as Ken's uncle Elena Choo Elena Choo as Nurse Aizuddiin Nasser Aizuddiin Nasser as Recruit Muthu Shanmugam
    A privileged and impulsive young man attempts to escape mandatory service in his nation's army so he could study abroad with his girlfriend.
    Ah Boys to Men II 2013 POSTER

    Ah Boys to Men II

    2013

    English

    6.2

    1

    Action

    army

    Comedy

    national service

    singapore

    Jack Neo Jack Neo Director Tian Wen Chen Tian Wen Chen as Aloysius' father Vivek Arora Vivek Arora as Extra Lei Wang Lei Wang as Ken's uncle Aizuddiin Nasser Aizuddiin Nasser as Recruit Muthu Shanmugam
    After realising his foolishness in malingering, Ken returns to Tekong to continue his Basic Military Training, and reforms himself as a model recruit. However, this draws dislike and mockery from his section mates, led by the street-smart Lobang.
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