We remember spending weeks trying to even find the right vocabulary to talk to the profiles: They were dealing with profound loss and grief, and we wanted to make sure we were respectful and sensitive.
Many scenes asked for them to be emotionally vulnerable on camera. Mother of four Alison talks about her battle with stage 4 cancer, and contemplates how her young children might remember her.
Parents Winnie and William share about losing their 12-year-old son, and popular actor Chew Chor Meng opens up about his struggle coming to terms with a debilitating disease.
Then there was singer Jacintha Abisheganaden, who lost her father, guitarist Alex, last year. She told us that she hadn’t known “where to put it (her grief) when he went”.
But what surprised us was how enthusiastic, curious and eager our profiles were to try this technology. It was their support and generosity that made this production possible, and we thank them immensely for their trust.
Witnessing their moments of reunion, resolution or closure, especially during the final scenes, was incredibly rewarding for the team.
We hope you enjoy the series, and may it spark conversations about how technology can change the way we remember the people and things we love.
Peh Yuxin, Clarisse Goh & Marc Travis Chan
Producers, Remembering Me
