While watching the film, Singaporean filmmaker Jack Neo and his wife were moved to "holding hands and crying after seeing the love shared by the children".Ho, Karl (2003-08-06), "Neo kidding", The Straits Times.Ho, Karl (2002-01-31), "Jack as court jester", The Straits Times. Children of Heaven inspired Neo to explore issues faced by Singaporean youths in his 2002 film I Not Stupid.
