'' The Journey : Tumultuous Times '' continues on from '' A Voyage '' , spanning more than 20 years from World War II to Singapore 's independence . In this period of uncertainty , there were vastly different ideals among the people about how independence could be achieved ; yet despite all odds , they pulled through and survived . Shaun Chen , Jeanette Aw , Andie Chen , Felicia Chin , Romeo Tan , Carrie Wong and Chen Hanwei portrays the series ' main characters , where their stories unraveled as the country strove towards and finally gained independence . Key events or themes as the series progressed include World War II , secret societies , Hock Lee bus riots , student demonstrations , self-independence and Bukit Ho Swee fire . Ang Eng Tee returned to write the script for the series , after '' A Voyage '' , while Chong Liung Man , who won Best Director for '' A Voyage '' in Star Awards 20 , returned as executive producer . It is Ang and Chong 's third drama working together , after '' It Takes Two '' and '' I 'm in Charge '' ; the next being long-running television series '' 118 '' . The series won 7 awards out of 17 nominations in 14 awards in Star Awards 2015 , including Best Drama Serial
Star Awards 2015
Star Awards 2015
The Journey (trilogy series)