Portrait
“What do you wish to tell your family?”
Synopsis
When Emil’s grandfather, Ah Gong, nears the end of his life, he leaves Emil one final request: inherit his sacred duty, photographing the dead and capturing their final words before they move on. Threading the fragile balance of fulfilling this sacred duty and making time for his loved ones, Emil struggles to live in the present as he knows the dead cannot wait, but how much more can the living?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Student Film Festival in Tirana
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Tan Wen Long
- Screenplay & Story
- Claudia Michelle, Daniel Tan Wen Long, Wan Nur Endriana
- Original Title
- Portrait
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Malay
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Budget
- $4K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Tan Wen Long
Claudia Michelle, Daniel Tan Wen Long, Wan Nur Endriana
Raja Nurliyana Izzati
Claudia Michelle
Wan Nur Endriana
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Tan Wen Long
Director
Wan Nur Endriana
Producer
Claudia Michelle
Writer
Raja Nurliyana Izzati
Director of Photography
Chloe Lim Yi
Production Design
Daniel Tan Wen Long
Writer
Wan Nur Endriana
Writer
Claudia Michelle
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Portrait.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portrait
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Portrait about?
When Emil’s grandfather, Ah Gong, nears the end of his life, he leaves Emil one final request: inherit his sacred duty, photographing the dead and capturing their final words before they move on. Threading the fragile balance of fulfilling this sacred duty and making time for his loved ones, Emil struggles to live in the present as he knows the dead cannot wait, but how much more can the living?
Who directed Portrait?
Portrait was directed by Daniel Tan Wen Long.
Who stars in Portrait?
The principal cast of Portrait includes Dennis Toh, Ng Lee Huat, Chermaine Kumar, Andrew Thio, Luqman Syahwal.
When was Portrait released and how long is it?
Portrait was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 14m.