Kin
Best Telenovela - National Winner Asian Academy Creative Awards (2020) | Kin is a drama about the complexities of life, love and family relationships. Years have passed since Yoke and Ella had their lives turned upside-down when they returned to be with their rightful families after having been swapped at birth. Years later, Yoke has seemingly embraced her role as a status-conscious, high society Shelley, assuming a leadership role in the family business. Ella has accepted her fate as a member of the salt of the earth, working-class Loh family but struggles to make something of her life. Has the nature vs nurture battle run its course or are relationships between the families still as fraught and complicated as ever? The Lohs, Shelleys, Hassans, and Balas have overcome personal loss, incarceration, as well as estrangement of their loved ones; yet lingering tensions remain. Mysteries continue to unfold as characters pursue their individual agendas, while emotional drama abounds as surprising twists are revealed that threaten the stability to which they have become accustomed..
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Best Telenovela - National Winner Asian Academy Creative Awards (2020) | Kin is a drama about the complexities of life, love and family relationships. Years have passed since Yoke and Ella had their lives turned upside-down when they returned to be with their rightful families after having been swapped at birth. Years later, Yoke has seemingly embraced her role as a status-conscious, high society Shelley, assuming a leadership role in the family business. Ella has accepted her fate as a member of the salt of the earth, working-class Loh family but struggles to make something of her life. Has the nature vs nurture battle run its course or are relationships between the families still as fraught and complicated as ever? The Lohs, Shelleys, Hassans, and Balas have overcome personal loss, incarceration, as well as estrangement of their loved ones; yet lingering tensions remain. Mysteries continue to unfold as characters pursue their individual agendas, while emotional drama abounds as surprising twists are revealed that threaten the stability to which they have become accustomed..
Two former classmates, drink-stall operator Loh May Wan and wealthy socialite Jessica Shelley, cross paths again when their daughters Ah Yoke and Ella are involved in a car accident. Henceforth, their lives are inextricably entwined. Meanwhile, Deanna, mother of three and devoted wife to her very hapless husband Kenneth Bala, makes a startling life changing discovery that affects her best friend Ananya. At the Hassans, dutiful wife Rosnani...
Two former classmates, drink-stall operator Loh May Wan and wealthy socialite Jessica Shelley, cross paths again when their daughters Ah Yoke and Ella are involved in a car accident. Henceforth, their lives are inextricably entwined. Meanwhile, Deanna, mother of three and devoted wife to her very hapless husband Kenneth Bala, makes a startling life changing discovery that affects her best friend Ananya. At the Hassans, dutiful wife Rosnani...
The complexities of the Shelley family unravel as everyone from ex-wives to step-siblings fret over Ella at the hospital. At the Balas, Kenneth‘s reliance on Deanna comes to light as he struggles to manage the household chores and their three children without her. For Rosnani, there is more than meets the eye about her marriage with Zaryn as she focuses on having a baby.
The complexities of the Shelley family unravel as everyone from ex-wives to step-siblings fret over Ella at the hospital. At the Balas, Kenneth‘s reliance on Deanna comes to light as he struggles to manage the household chores and their three children without her. For Rosnani, there is more than meets the eye about her marriage with Zaryn as she focuses on having a baby.
Jessica is determined to find out who borrowed money from the loan sharks. Kenneth gets worried when Deanna has to go back to the hospital again for a check up. Ah Hock receives another online post from his father, much to May Wan’s displeasure.
Jessica is determined to find out who borrowed money from the loan sharks. Kenneth gets worried when Deanna has to go back to the hospital again for a check up. Ah Hock receives another online post from his father, much to May Wan’s displeasure.
Deanna continues dealing with her health issues and worries about Kenneth’s inability to manage the household without her. Jessica tries to resolve the loan shark crisis and Louis springs a surprise.
Deanna continues dealing with her health issues and worries about Kenneth’s inability to manage the household without her. Jessica tries to resolve the loan shark crisis and Louis springs a surprise.
Ananya and Kenneth clash over Deanna, and in the process they begin to wonder if everything is fine with Deanna. Zaryn continues to keep Syirah’s pregnancy under wraps. Meanwhile, May Wan receives a surprise inheritance.
Ananya and Kenneth clash over Deanna, and in the process they begin to wonder if everything is fine with Deanna. Zaryn continues to keep Syirah’s pregnancy under wraps. Meanwhile, May Wan receives a surprise inheritance.
Deanna wrestles with the reality of her diagnosis, as Ananya tries to be there for her. Syirah gets jealous when she learns that Zaryn’s relationship with Rosnani continues to be closer than she thought. At the Shelleys, James is determined to oust Jessica from the family.
Deanna wrestles with the reality of her diagnosis, as Ananya tries to be there for her. Syirah gets jealous when she learns that Zaryn’s relationship with Rosnani continues to be closer than she thought. At the Shelleys, James is determined to oust Jessica from the family.
Tired of Zaryn’s inaction to leave Rosnani for her, Syirah uses her fetal ultrasound scan to draw him in. Having gathered all evidence on Ella’s paternity, James confronts Jessica about her infidelity. Ananya’s insistent that Deanna to break the news of her brain cancer to Kenneth backfires.
Tired of Zaryn’s inaction to leave Rosnani for her, Syirah uses her fetal ultrasound scan to draw him in. Having gathered all evidence on Ella’s paternity, James confronts Jessica about her infidelity. Ananya’s insistent that Deanna to break the news of her brain cancer to Kenneth backfires.
Despite Ananya’s attempts to engage Deanna, Deanna continues to keep her distance. Zaryn manages to convince Syirah to give him more time to strategise his divorce with Rosnani. After coming across an old news article, Jessica starts to suspect who her real daughter might be.
Despite Ananya’s attempts to engage Deanna, Deanna continues to keep her distance. Zaryn manages to convince Syirah to give him more time to strategise his divorce with Rosnani. After coming across an old news article, Jessica starts to suspect who her real daughter might be.
Ella volunteers at Good Faith Park Hospital hoping to get close to Dr Shen. Eunice is shocked to learn that Jessica has met Ah Yoke. Handsome and Zara’s fake online posts send Matthew and Ah Yoke on a stakeout that leads to a surprising revelation.
Ella volunteers at Good Faith Park Hospital hoping to get close to Dr Shen. Eunice is shocked to learn that Jessica has met Ah Yoke. Handsome and Zara’s fake online posts send Matthew and Ah Yoke on a stakeout that leads to a surprising revelation.
Ah Yoke is surprised to learn that Handsome is still maintaining those fake Steven Loh online posts. James inadvertently gets on the wrong side of Ananya. Ella, meantime, decides to make a serious move on Dr Shen.
Ah Yoke is surprised to learn that Handsome is still maintaining those fake Steven Loh online posts. James inadvertently gets on the wrong side of Ananya. Ella, meantime, decides to make a serious move on Dr Shen.
The results of the much-anticipated DNA test throw the Shelleys and the Lohs into panic. At the hospital, Zaryf and Dr Shen start clashing and forming a bad impression of one another. Deanna, searching for second opinions to no avail, continues to struggle with her diagnosis.
The results of the much-anticipated DNA test throw the Shelleys and the Lohs into panic. At the hospital, Zaryf and Dr Shen start clashing and forming a bad impression of one another. Deanna, searching for second opinions to no avail, continues to struggle with her diagnosis.
Ah Yoke finds out more about the circumstances surrounding her birth. At the Balas, Deanna is introspective when Nathan confides in Kenneth rather than her. Meanwhile, Zaryf thinks that Dr Shen is picking on June as their relationship continues on a downward spiral.
Ah Yoke finds out more about the circumstances surrounding her birth. At the Balas, Deanna is introspective when Nathan confides in Kenneth rather than her. Meanwhile, Zaryf thinks that Dr Shen is picking on June as their relationship continues on a downward spiral.
After learning about the Ella situation, Louis lends Jessica his support. Ananya and Deanna fall out after the latter reveals her decision to forgo her cancer treatment. Kenneth is concerned about Nathan being bullied in school and gets some ill-advised help from Zara.
After learning about the Ella situation, Louis lends Jessica his support. Ananya and Deanna fall out after the latter reveals her decision to forgo her cancer treatment. Kenneth is concerned about Nathan being bullied in school and gets some ill-advised help from Zara.
Upset after her fallout with Ananya, Deanna drops a bombshell on Kenneth. Tension between Zaryf and Dr Shen deepens when Zaryf undermines him in front of a patient. An encounter between Ella and Ah Yoke results in a heated argument between them.
Upset after her fallout with Ananya, Deanna drops a bombshell on Kenneth. Tension between Zaryf and Dr Shen deepens when Zaryf undermines him in front of a patient. An encounter between Ella and Ah Yoke results in a heated argument between them.
Adina suspects that Rosnani and Zaryn have been lying to her about their hospital visits. Deanna worries when Kenneth appears unable to speak honestly with their children about the topic of death. Meanwhile, the Shelleys discuss how to proceed after learning the truth about Ella’s parents.
Adina suspects that Rosnani and Zaryn have been lying to her about their hospital visits. Deanna worries when Kenneth appears unable to speak honestly with their children about the topic of death. Meanwhile, the Shelleys discuss how to proceed after learning the truth about Ella’s parents.
Ella and Ah Yoke continue to reel from the revelation about what happened during their birth. Zaryf finally discovers June’s lies when he tries to lodge a complaint of Dr Shen on her behalf. Despite her worry, Ananya tries to be strong for Deanna when she decides to undergo treatment.
Ella and Ah Yoke continue to reel from the revelation about what happened during their birth. Zaryf finally discovers June’s lies when he tries to lodge a complaint of Dr Shen on her behalf. Despite her worry, Ananya tries to be strong for Deanna when she decides to undergo treatment.
James gets worried when he learns that Ananya has been researching on the Oncology department at the hospital. May Wan decides to dress up for Ella’s sake, much to Ah Yoke’s dismay. Adina gives Rosnani more time off from the restaurant for her IVF treatment.
James gets worried when he learns that Ananya has been researching on the Oncology department at the hospital. May Wan decides to dress up for Ella’s sake, much to Ah Yoke’s dismay. Adina gives Rosnani more time off from the restaurant for her IVF treatment.
May Wan tries to get Ella to meet with Handsome. Zaryn is suspicious of Rosnani and starts keeping track of her movements. Ah Yoke runs into an old friend and the reunion gets Ah Hock worried.
May Wan tries to get Ella to meet with Handsome. Zaryn is suspicious of Rosnani and starts keeping track of her movements. Ah Yoke runs into an old friend and the reunion gets Ah Hock worried.
Tension between James and Ananya runs high after James’ plan to lighten Ananya’s workload backfires. Rosnani comes clean to Zaryn about taking up a business diploma course when he suspects her of having an affair.
Tension between James and Ananya runs high after James’ plan to lighten Ananya’s workload backfires. Rosnani comes clean to Zaryn about taking up a business diploma course when he suspects her of having an affair.
Dr Shen saves a drunk Ah Yoke from a near accident and realises she could be someone who helped him before. Meanwhile, Jessica and May Wan team up and arm twist James into launching an investigation into the baby swap.
Dr Shen saves a drunk Ah Yoke from a near accident and realises she could be someone who helped him before. Meanwhile, Jessica and May Wan team up and arm twist James into launching an investigation into the baby swap.
Deanna gets a scare when she suffers a dizzy spell on the way back from the hospital. Jessica is shocked at James’ ruthlessness when he plans to cut Ella’s family allowance. Ah Yoke, curious to learn more about her biological father, decides to visit Derek at the hospital.
Deanna gets a scare when she suffers a dizzy spell on the way back from the hospital. Jessica is shocked at James’ ruthlessness when he plans to cut Ella’s family allowance. Ah Yoke, curious to learn more about her biological father, decides to visit Derek at the hospital.
When Kenneth surprises Deanna with some good news, Deanna realises she can’t keep the truth about her illness from him for much longer. Meanwhile, Zaryn blames Syirah’s pregnancy for messing up his life.
When Kenneth surprises Deanna with some good news, Deanna realises she can’t keep the truth about her illness from him for much longer. Meanwhile, Zaryn blames Syirah’s pregnancy for messing up his life.
The Shelleys desperately try to put an end to the bad publicity generated by the viral photo of Ella. Deanna’s plan to break the news of her cancer to Kenneth gets derailed. Syirah gets jealous of Rosnani and takes it out on Zaryn.
The Shelleys desperately try to put an end to the bad publicity generated by the viral photo of Ella. Deanna’s plan to break the news of her cancer to Kenneth gets derailed. Syirah gets jealous of Rosnani and takes it out on Zaryn.
Things get tense between Ananya and Deanna when the former gets too pushy. Ella struggles to adapt to her new environment and gets little sympathy from Ah Yoke. At the Balas, Kenneth overreacts when Nathan gets a cough.
Things get tense between Ananya and Deanna when the former gets too pushy. Ella struggles to adapt to her new environment and gets little sympathy from Ah Yoke. At the Balas, Kenneth overreacts when Nathan gets a cough.