Bront Palarae
Zahara (Asmara Abigail), a stateless refugee, lives on a small remote island in Malaysia, where she makes a living selling turtle eggs. One day, Samad (Bront Palarae), claiming to be a university researcher, visits the island, wanting to employ Zahara to show him around. As the day goes on, Zahara and Samad become entangled in a dangerous dance of duplicity and deception.
After the death of his father, Aman decided to become an illegal e-hailing driver. By driving, Aman tries to understand life in Kuala Lumpur.
Rats are among the symbolic characters in this film who are always looking for opportunities and space to snatch and snatch other people's produce. The scenes in TYICKOOUNS are an irony. The TYICKOOUNS series begins in Siem Pang village which is a remote village occupied by groups that have been exiled and isolated by the community. The title of this village, 'Siem Pang', is derived from the name of a former Communist prisoner who escaped from prison and hid in the village and finally disappeared. The scenario in Siem Pang includes children being left out of school, teenagers being free without trust, parents not knowing the validity of their marriages, young people being increasingly rude and active with gangs until the Baha Tycoon comes with his forces from Bandar Besar Pongga including Cikgu Gadak wants to change the fate of the villagers. The change brought about by the Baha Tycoon was unpopular with some who eventually led to his assassination.
Unfolding the life of a taxi driver that uses his services as a front for extortion rackets and other criminal activities. When his hot-headed younger brother's impulsive behaviour lead the cops and triad to their doorstep. As the eldest, he stops at nothing to protect them all.
In the cold west, Motel Acacia is tasked with exterminating immigrants by the government through a BED, haunted with the spirit of a Filipino tree demon, that eats men and impregnates women. A young Filipino man, JC, is groomed by his tyrannical caucasian Father to take over the business.
Bidin Al Zaifa is madly in love with a Thai woman named Cherry Porntit. He proposes to her, but her brother, a Muay Thai champion, doesn't want her to marry him. Events turn for the worse when Bidin's enemy, Al Buqerk, comes after him to settle an old debt. With the help of his friends, Eddy and Aidil, Bidin tries to solve both his romance problem and his enemy problem.
Darma finds himself with a camera in Yogja with no plans. Soon Naira attracts his attention. He follows her through the day and night. Soon he discovers that as he follows her, the shadow of his past catches up on him. He at first let it swarm him as he has been for quite a long time, but soon he will have to confront it. Hopefully, without causing further damage to himself and his past.
Sancaka has lived on the streets since his parents left him. Living a hard life, Sancaka survives by thinking about his own safety. When the condition of the city gets worse and injustice rages throughout the country, Sancaka must decide whether he continues to live to look after himself or rise to become their oppressed hero.
A Member of Parliament (MP) of a fishing town turns to a mysterious woman who possesses shamanistic powers in order to salvage his town's dire economic situation. She fixes all his problems and the two soon become lovers. However, the woman has a dark secret that threatens to destroy his life.
In the outskirts and back-alleys of Kuala Lumpur, several individuals with money problems struggle to get their lives straight, find their paths unexpectedly intersecting - with fatal results.
Desakan Dewasa is a tale of Asib having to face adulthood before his time. He has a deep desire to go to school and learn like any other children his age but fate take a cruel turn on him; as he had to fend for himself and grandmother. His grandmother is disabled due to tragic accident that took both of Asib’s parent lives and her ability to walk. The unfortunate accident left Asib take care for his grandmother and himself. This is a story of hope and despair, where everyone’s action is based on the merit of desperate acts and needing something.
When a dead body is found on the Tuas Bridge, left right on the border between Malaysia and Singapore, two ICD officers from each country, Officer Megat from Malaysia and Officer Serena Teo from Singapore, must work together to solve the crime. But this case is far more complicated than either of them could have suspected, and they soon learn that the killer’s plan has just begun.
Zehan, a successful TV producer, and Arman, a young food entrepreneur, embark on their romantic honeymoon in Shiraz. But as soon as they arrive in Shiraz, both encounter a series of unfortunate events beyond their control. It is during their honeymoon their fairytale romance starts to crack as their marriage is put to test. Will they get along with each other and come home with their marriage intact?
After losing his beloved wife, a man try to cope the tragedy with his involvement with everyday chores in hope to find a salvation.
Amri, a novelist visited by a mysterious girl who suddenly appears in his shop. However, only he can see the girl who lost her memories. He was involved in incidents of electric shock which brings Puspa to his life. Will he accept the love that comes after her presence? Could it be his mere imagination for him to understand the meaning of love?
Kamar is secretly in love with Alya, who is married to his friend, Harris. After Harris goes missing at sea, Kamar marries Alya. A tale of love and betrayal ensues when Harris whom they feared had died, returns unexpectedly.
After moving to Kuala Lumpur, Diana lands a secretary job at an ironworks owned by her husband's old college friend, possibly the world's worst boss.
The story of Almayer, a Dutch trader struggling to survive in Malaysia at the turn of the 19th Century. His dream of finding a mythical gold mountain is challenged by his scheming wife, the colonial authorities, the political machinations of the local chief and Arab traders, and his daughter's love for a freedom-fighting Malay prince.
Girlfriend Kontrak tells a story of kampung girl, Alisa (Nur Risteena) and her mission to save fireflies and their habitat from being demolished to make way for an architectural project. In her mission to save the fireflies, she decides to leave the kampung life, go to the heart of the city and confront the company. She comes in contact with Umar (Keith Foo), the millionaire son of Monaki who is heading the project. To quell the controversy, Umar decides to pay Alisa RM3000 to get her on board as his girlfriend. Conflict arises between Umar and his father (Mustapha Kamal), who wants to hand over the project to Zain (Bront Palarae), Umar’s soon-to-be stepbrother and villain of the film. Does Alisa get to save the fireflies, take home the money and live happily ever after?
Jwanita is a woman with mental illness, due to being physically and mentally abused by her adoptive parents who are also black magic users. After killing her adoptive parents, Jwanita finds her ray of hope when she meets doctor Farhan. But her hopes are crushed when she finds out that Farhan is the fiance of her biological sister, Julaika. After disappearing during Farhan and Julaika`s wedding ceremony, Jwanita returns with a long-hidden grudge.
In the bustling streets and back alleys of Jakarta, a parallel world of bloodthirsty creatures from Indonesian mythology has lived alongside humans for generations. Taking on the appearance of humans themselves, the true identity of these "Demit" has been carefully concealed for centuries by a powerful family of mortals. The arrival of a mysterious supernatural event known only as the Gift will bring this hidden world to the surface. As the day of the Gift approaches, a young street artist named Sarah unexpectedly finds herself in the eye of the storm. Once the Demit realize who Sarah really is, and what she must do, humans and Demit are set on a collision course that could change the balance of their two worlds forever.
The film is about a fresh filmmaker who reunites his school friends after being apart for 15 years to prove that the UFO he saw 15 years ago was real. Together, the four friends embark on a beautiful and exciting road trip journey across Malaysia to search for the truth and turn it into a film. However, along the journey, they encounter something unexpected.
The story follows Gina (Maya Karin) and Joe (Bront Palarae) who embark on a trip for personal self reflection and peace in Phuket after being let down by their respective partners. They are mere strangers to one another, but somehow find solace in each other by talking about their past relationships.
The story follows Kamasani, a business tycoon with terminal cancer whom seeks Mahabub, a mysterious recluse rumoured to possess a cure. After the expensive treatment Kamasani feels the cancer is reduced, but he starts having serious side effects; he hallucinates and becomes violent. The turning point comes when Vida, a TV reporter uncovers Mahabub's supernatural conspiracy that involves prominent names. Kamasani soon realizes that people have either died or suffered because of his refusal to accept his own fate and vows to set things right.
After Kasyah looses his beloved wife and daughter, he is determined to start anew with Kate. They adopt his brother`s daughter and the couple get married. However, ill fate and misunderstanding soon befall them when Kate`s insane ex-husband and Kasyah`s ex-colleague return with bad intentions.
the story of a young Malaysian man who was raised by group of military army and is haunted by his dark past
Bikers Kental is a comic tale of a man named Bidin Al Zaifa who embarks on a road-trip to Thailand with a biker gang, without any idea of what he is in for. A superbike enthusiast, Bidin manages to buy his dream bike after stumbling across a bag of money in a dead man’s car. He is allowed into the biker gang that he had been trying so hard to impress, and joins them on a biker-trio to a famous motorcycling event in Thailand
Mia tells the story of a singer Natasha (Liyana Jasmay) who want to forge a name in the field of singing met with Seth (Bront Palarae), a Malaysian who have long settled in United States. They met by chance while on the way to New York. The incidents which applies in all introductory of love between them.
Rahul, an Indian immigrant worker arrives in town only to find the company that offered him a job has gone out of business. He is helped by a local restaurant owner and begins his life in the city as an illegal immigrant worker. In Setapak, Gienna is a Chinese woman in her 30's. She is constantly avoiding phone calls from her mother and finds herself spending an afternoon helping a stranger, a senile old lady, who can't remember where her house is. In Ampang, Hafidd a young man meets a cute stranger at the LRT Station after they both missed the last train. For someone who has never dated anyone in his life, this occasion is a life-defining moment for the young man and his only hope to see a glimpse of love. Together the 3 stories create a collage and kaleidoscope of surprising and electrifying human connections that give life to the city.
How far would you research when you write a novel about serial killers? Do you have to think like a serial killer? Do you need to find the emotions and the skills of a serial killer to ensure your character works on paper? In "Psiko: Pencuri Hati", this question consumes the main character Sidi. Sidi is a writer, whose wretched soul is always struggling internally, tries to find some quiet time whilst doing research for his latest novel about serial killers, but finds himself succumbing to the darkness, little by little.
After the death of Ayu, Kasyah raised their daughter Athirah all by himself. Katherina met with Kasyah again even though she was heartbroken. When their love has gone stronger they have to go through many challenges in order to make the relationship works. Will their love survive? Watch this epic love story and find out...
His mistakes may have landed him in jail, but for Firman, it is also the catalyst for a new beginning in life. Trisya is a girl who longs to be loved, but it is only when she meets the one that she realizes that true love is not a bed of roses. Freez is a carefree guy who only thinks about hanging out with his friends and being happy, while Lara is a free spirit who wants to make her way in the world on her own. The four of them meet in Wira Cinta, a club that is owned by Kak Pora where all of them learn martial arts from and also discover themselves, when Pinto, Firman's brother-in-arms from his dark past turns up at the club and demands that Firman returns to the gang or face the consequences. Osman Ali's "Jiwa Taiko" is a social drama about discovering the meaning of friendship and love, which is often taken for granted
Sekali Lagi tells story of Arman (Shaheizy Sam) a man with autism who comes across a little girl, Amy, as snatch thieves almost rob him. Amy is a little girl who is smart and independent therefore Arman frequently spends time with Amy, which in turn enables Arman to be more independent. Things take another twist when Arman meets Amy’s mother Sheila (Lisa Surihani), and Sheila soon finds that she’s torn between her boyfriend Faris (Bront Palarae) and the sweet Arman (Shaheizy Sam), with whom her daughter has formed a bond with.
The action-comedy directed by Farid Kamil, focuses on the investigation done by ASP Sharif (Fizo Omar) towards the killing of triad members in Kuala Lumpur. Various triad members are in shambles when they discover the presence of a hired killer Tumulak (Shaheizy Sam), who committed the killings to settle his debt. ASP Shariff are unable to pinpoint who are to be blamed since the cunning Tumulak works alone. In truth, the crimes are masterminded by Kimpedu (Bront Palarae), who hired Tumulak to stir the nest of the triads as Kimpedu plans to take control over Kuala Lumpur.
A fiction that revolves around the character of Bakar who – by taking a shortcut – became a victim of delusional promises of Kuala Lumpur. Tracing the course of a one-day journey of his life – we see a life of a man caught between hopes and responsibilities.
Izzah a simple kampong teacher is sold to a brothel by her uncle on the pretext that they need money for her Aunt's surgery. Her first customer is Rich playboy Harriz whom she begs to marry her and take her out of the rat hole. He marries her, brings her home, the only good deed he has done in a long time. Unknowingly he falls in love with her, and wants to break his engagement to childhood family friend Mila, but due to family pressure has to marry Mila. Thus begins the triangle of a saga which entangles three lives into a myriad of emotions.
The story begins when Daim, a quiet 17-year-old teenager is accused of killing his mother and her mother's boyfriend. Unable to defend himself and prove his naivety, the Court sentenced him to be sent to the Rehabilitation School (an NGO school) until he was old enough to be tried. The horrific episode of Daim who is the victim of bullying by a group of students led by Botak begins. Mr. Raja, a corrupt and ruthless warden just lets the incident continue. The school guard, Tony who uses force to solve the problem only worsens Daim’s condition. Mr Ariffin and Mr Azmee also took a step over the fence and refused to intervene in the case of student fights.
Rudy (Farid Kamil) and his friend Brett (Bront Palarae) gets involved in a big problem where he and his friends race until Shah and Liza, a pair of lovers are killed accidentally. To make matters worse, Shah had drugs in his possession that were recently taken. The gang are now wanted by the police, causing Rudy and Brett to flee to Kuala Lumpur.
Professional insurance fraudster Eve (Daphne Iking) has raked in more than RM 100 million from insurance companies but nobody could ever catch her out. Now the task goes to Nik (Bront Palarae), an investigator for ABG insurance company. In the course of proceedings, Eve falls for Nik without her knowing his true identity.
Fifteen short films with socio-economic subject matter by 15 directors of Malaysia's "New Wave" and "No Wave." 15Malaysia is a short film project. It consists of 15 short films made by 15 Malaysian filmmakers. These films not only deal with socio-political issues in Malaysia, they also feature some of the best-known faces in the country, including actors, musicians and top political leaders. You may think of them as funky little films made by 15 Malaysian voices for the people of Malaysia.
A reporter, Saleh, finds himself stuck in a kampong after his tyre of his MG was punctured by a strange keris, (with the bones of a hand attached). Within his short stay in the pekan kecil, he finds out that when there is a full moon, a man will disappear from the village.. He meets the beautiful and mysterious Cik Putih, sister to the mechanic Jongkidin, and is immediately smitten. At the same time, rumours abound (quietly) in the village of a pontianak who was killing their men for their blood. But then people start disappearing again….. starting from Cik Rogayah…. Who has been kidnapping them? What is the secret of the village that Saleh still does not know about?
A group of ghastly creatures from the past led by Drakulat Van Listerooy (Awie) returns to free one of Satan's spawn - Lord Sharon. Drakulat and his ghosts terrorise Kuala Lumpur in search of the chosen one, a girl named Delyla who represents a bloodline extraordinary powers, making her the perfect sacrificial victim for Lord Sharon's freedom. It is now up to a top-secret group called Antoo Fighters to protect the world from evil and to save Kuala Lumpur!
Hisham, a drug dealer, finds himself stuck in a situation where he had to hand over his young son to a homeless woman. Hisham is caught and jailed. Mariam, who is a few cans short of a six pack raises the baby, now named after the famed legend “Indraputra”, in very meager circumstances, but full of love and art. They live in a squatter area and have neighbors named Bu Leha and Putra’s best friend, Johanna. They move to Kuala Lumpur in hopes of a better life, but Putra and Johanna inevitably grow up to be street kids, tough and full of conflict. They live hand to mouth, but at the same time their poverty does not stop them from having strong friendships and at times, to enjoy their youth.
A portrait of village life in South Thailand, home of retired Malay-Muslim members of the communist party of neighboring Malaysia. Recollections of the decades-long guerrilla war are interspersed with a Thai radio soap opera.
A journey into the dark side of gangsterism and drugs. The movie begins with a young Castello growing up surrounded by criminal activities in Sungai Golok and eventually becoming involved in them. Whilst on the rise in his criminal career, he falls for Chalita, the sister of an associate, and gets married to her. The marriage is short lived as Castello eventually gets caught and is sentenced to prison for his crimes. In prison, Castello turns over a new leaf in the hopes of atoning for his bad deeds. However, all is not as easy as it seems upon his release.
In 1960, Yazid joined the first group to explore Felda in Bilut. Yazid had to face all kinds of challenges and emotional stress. His best friend, Jim died crushed trees. Storm destroyed their home. My youngest son, Jamin, died devoured by tigers. At the same time, Yazid got to know some of the settlers who conspires resell fertilizer subsidy given by the government to reap short-term profits. Yazid also tried vilified by his own friend, Hamza's claim that he was illegally selling the fertilizer subsidy. Not only that, they also face the danger when there are still remnants of the communist party in the forest.
Biopic about Sir James Brooke, the British adventurer who became King of Sarawak in the 1840's and embarked on a lifelong crusade to end piracy and head-hunting - only to face charges of murder and piracy himself.
