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The documentary begins with a poignant scene: a parent nervously awaiting her child's PSLE results, echoing Singapore’s intense focus on exam outcomes. The nationwide obsession with grades manifests in various forms—constant tuition, relentless assessments, and social comparison. Data from a social experiment involving primary school children reveals that 70% of kids agree that parental expectations emphasize the importance of good grades, with many sharing feelings of disappointment and failure tied directly to their academic performance.