Midday Rain 2025
Wordless visual piece on the cyclical nature of life, a quiet balance between presence and departure.
Wordless visual piece on the cyclical nature of life, a quiet balance between presence and departure.
Two cousins, Farah and Ratna, in their 20s, meet with an Ustaz from their past whom they had their teenage crush on, when he now returns, years later, as their Arabic language teacher. As they learn the Arabic language, they also learn to re-examine their life values. The Ustaz will also ultimately teach them and others a few things about life as Muslims here prepare for the 2021 Haj season.
There was a girl whose father had just died. She was very close to her late father, as he was the one who stayed at home and took care of her while her mother was working. Every day her working mother would try to make an attempt to bond with her daughter by cooking different meals and composing letters for her that came with each meal, but the girl chose to ignore the letters and instead only ate. One day there was no food in front of the girl's door. She panicked and started looking everywhere for her mom, who was nowhere to be found. While she was looking, she noticed a stack of letters that her mother had written for her. She read them and cried. She regretted that she had ignored her mother's attempts to get closer to her. Suddenly she heard the doorknob of the front door rattle. She ran to her mother, crying. The mother was confused at first, but hugged her young daughter with a smile.
This documentary delves into the story behind the term "illegal assembly" that we often hear. Although Article 10 of the Federal Constitution guarantees the right of every Malaysian citizen to assemble peacefully, the reality is that this freedom is restricted by the authorities. How has the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012, purportedly aimed at providing guidelines, impacted peaceful assemblies? The documentary highlights the complexity between constitutional promises and realities on the ground. From legal restrictions to challenges faced by assembly organizers, this documentary look into the clash between individual rights and governmental power.
Chantier : construction and disorder. In Paris, constructions are everywhere and they must stop before June 2024 due to the Olympics. There is a sense of collective urgency. Meanwhile, 10,500 km away in Seremban, Father is taking his own sweet time with his construction, with the help of Mother.
Aiman, a young man who doesn’t believe in ghosts, defies his grandmother’s warnings and heads home late at night. Along the way, he encounters something sinister—a ghostly figure that relentlessly follows him through the dark streets. Will Aiman escape the horrors lurking in the shadows? (Inspired by true events)
A short mystery film.
INSPIRASI is a heartfelt drama that explores the delicate balance between the past and present. The story follows Rian, who is trapped in his memories while searching for meaning in life. As he navigates his struggles, the film highlights the importance of letting go of the past and moving forward. Inspirasi serves as a reminder that clinging to memories can prevent personal growth and hinder one’s journey toward self-discovery.
A comedy that reflects the nature of wonder and camaraderie in the Bruneian society told through the whacky scenarios in Kudil's life.
1955 / Selamat Tinggal Kekaseh-Ku (生死之恋 )/ Goodbye My Love / L. Krishnan / Keris
1955 / Chinta Abadi / Eternal Love / Jaafar Wiryo & S. Roomai Noor / Keris
1954 / Menchari Jodoh / Sweetheart Quest / M. Wijaya (Hsu Chiao Meng) / Nusantara [f]
Kerana Kau / Because of You / K. R. S. Sastry / Malay Film Productions
Dian / Torch / Naz Achnas / Nusantara
One of the first made-in-Singapore movies by Shaw Brothers
Set in 1999, a Chinese village in southern part of Malaysia known as the mythical Elephant Village is visited by a group of Malay villagers. A freshly-in-love teenage Chinese boy and a teenage Malay girl find themselves entangled in intricate racial conflicts from the previous generations as the myth of this village unveils itself.
In a dark room illuminated by flashes from the screen, we hear a son pleading for his mother to return home. An experimental-style video touching on families separated by working conditions, Daddy was screened at The Substation’s First Take 2010 and competed at the Very Short International Film Festival.
Episode 8. The Mona Fendi case in the 90's. Tonight at 9pm on Astro PRIMA HD.