Belly of a Nation
Steps into the lives of Singapore hawkers of different generations. Get a glimpse first-hand of their camaraderie, their quarrels and through it all, their unwavering support for each other.
- 2019-2024
- 3 seasons
- Documentary
Steps into the lives of Singapore hawkers of different generations. Get a glimpse first-hand of their camaraderie, their quarrels and through it all, their unwavering support for each other.
Season 2 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Relationship Matters
48 mins
A difference in age gap and opinions emerge in different teams of hawkers as they cook up scrumptious Nasi Briyani, Oyster Omelette, Snakehead Fishhead Beehoon and Charcoal Barbeque Burgers.
Episode 2
Old Tastes
47 mins
Succulent cuttlefish transformed from its cardboard, sun-dried self and artisanal hand-stuffed Chinese sausages bursting at the seams. Take a peek at these hawkers' cookbooks.
Episode 3
Covid-19 vs Hawkers
46 mins
Dining outdoors are banned but food continues to make its rounds thanks to the collaboration of drivers and hawkers. This new union also brings steep learning curves for hawkers.
Episode 4
Finding Closure
47 mins
In this finale, meet Weijie, he ventures into selling fishball noodles but Covid-19 forced him to hunker down. Other hawkers in the CBD have to make critical decisions, and one impacts a career that spanned more than half a century.