: It became the highest-grossing Singaporean film of all time upon release, grossing over S$7 million.
In a rare move, the filmmakers edited the film to remove the offending six seconds of dialogue. The film was re-rated PG13, allowing it to become the cultural cornerstone it is today. This controversy inadvertently fueled publicity, driving curious adults to the cinemas in droves. Ah boys to men 2
The film argues that wallowing in guilt is just another form of selfishness. Ken honors Sergeant Ong not by crying forever, but by stepping up, finishing his BMT (Basic Military Training), and becoming the soldier Ong believed he could be. : It became the highest-grossing Singaporean film of