Xiaohai bu ben is a 2002 Mandarin-language Drama Comedy motion picture directed by Jack Neo and produced by David Leong and Chan Pui Yin under the banner of Mediacorp Raintree Pictures. Its satirical take on the Singaporean education system and social attitudes in Singapore sparked public discussions and parliamentary debates that led to reforms in the education system. Xiaohai bu ben features Huang Po Ju, Shawn Lee, Joshua Ang, Xiang Yun, Jack Neo, Richard Low and Kwok Wing Chan. The screenplay is written by Jack Neo. The music was composed by Yi Li. Cinematography was done by Ardy Lam and editing by Yiu-Chung Yeung. The film has a running time of 105 minutes. It was released on 9th February 2002. Xiaohai bu ben was made on a budget of $1 million. Distribution rights for the movie were acquired by United International Pictures. Its satirical take on the Singaporean education system and social attitudes in Singapore sparked public discussions and parliamentary debates that led to reforms in the education system.