Families on the Edge

一家都不能少

This 6-part docudrama series depicts various social issues and challenges faced by local low-income groups and needy families. Weiguang (James Seah) and Karen (Paige Chua) are social assistance officers from the Social Service Office (SSO) who meet their clients to understand their needs and offer them assistance. All stories are adapted from true cases. In the pilot episode, 19-year-old stepfather Ah Long (Shane Pow) has to assume the role of the sole breadwinner of his household, providing for his younger brother, unmarried pregnant girlfriend and her baby after his mother's imprisonment. He works as a mover and seeks financial assistance from the SSO but still feels the strain. He is tempted to resort to fast ways for financial gains.

Ep 1
24 mins

This 6-part docudrama series depicts various social issues and challenges faced by local low-income groups and needy families. Weiguang (James Seah) and Karen (Paige Chua) are social assistance officers from the Social Service Office (SSO) who meet their clients to...

Ep 1

This 6-part docudrama series depicts various social issues and challenges faced by local low-income groups and needy families. Weiguang (James Seah) and Karen (Paige Chua) are social assistance officers from the Social Service Office (SSO) who meet their clients to...

Ep 2
23 mins

This 6-part docudrama series depicts various social issues and challenges faced by local low-income groups and needy families. Weiguang (James Seah) and Karen (Paige Chua) are social assistance officers from the Social Service Office (SSO)

Ep 2

This 6-part docudrama series depicts various social issues and challenges faced by local low-income groups and needy families. Weiguang (James Seah) and Karen (Paige Chua) are social assistance officers from the Social Service Office (SSO)

Ep 3
23 mins

This 6-part docudrama series depicts various social issues and challenges faced by local low-income groups and needy families. Weiguang (James Seah) and Karen (Paige Chua) are social assistance officers from the Social Service Office (SSO) who meet their clients to...

Ep 3

This 6-part docudrama series depicts various social issues and challenges faced by local low-income groups and needy families. Weiguang (James Seah) and Karen (Paige Chua) are social assistance officers from the Social Service Office (SSO) who meet their clients to...

Ep 4
24 mins

This 6-part docudrama series depicts various social issues and challenges faced by local low-income groups and needy families. Weiguang (James Seah) and Karen (Paige Chua) are social assistance officers from the Social Service Office (SSO) who meet their clients to...

Ep 4

This 6-part docudrama series depicts various social issues and challenges faced by local low-income groups and needy families. Weiguang (James Seah) and Karen (Paige Chua) are social assistance officers from the Social Service Office (SSO) who meet their clients to...

Ep 5
24 mins

This 6-part docudrama series depicts various social issues and challenges faced by local low-income groups and needy families. Weiguang (James Seah) and Karen (Paige Chua) are social assistance officers from the Social Service Office (SSO) who meet their clients to...

Ep 5

This 6-part docudrama series depicts various social issues and challenges faced by local low-income groups and needy families. Weiguang (James Seah) and Karen (Paige Chua) are social assistance officers from the Social Service Office (SSO) who meet their clients to...

Ep 6
24 mins

A picture of an elderly rag-and-bone hoarder (Zhu Xiufeng) posted on social media, portraying her as an old and eccentric neighbour, goes viral. Weiguang and Karen investigate and uncover another side of her story.

Ep 6

A picture of an elderly rag-and-bone hoarder (Zhu Xiufeng) posted on social media, portraying her as an old and eccentric neighbour, goes viral. Weiguang and Karen investigate and uncover another side of her story.

Additional Information

Genrescurrent affairs, documentary
Suitable For All Ages