The Convert
Muallaf
“It is in forgiving that we are forgiven”
Synopsis
Two Malaysian sisters, Rohani and Rohana, run away from home to escape their wealthy father’s mistreatment. They find refuge in a small town where they get to know Brian Goh, a young Catholic schoolteacher. Brian is irresistibly attracted to the two girls. Impressed by their extraordinary courage in the face of adversity, their relationship forces him to confront the ghosts of his own childhood. Director Yasmin Ahmad explores the possibilities of emotional survival after being traumatised by loved ones. Through the wanderings of three lost souls who band together and console one another, Muallaf celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the coming to terms with the past.
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Sharifah Amani
Rohani
Sharifah Aleysha
Rohana
Brian Yap
Brian Goh
Tony Savarimuthu
Brother Anthony
Rahim Razali
Datuk
Ning Baizura
Datin
Yeo Yann Yann
Cindy
Mei Ling Tan
Brian's Mother
David Lok
Brian's Father
Haris Zakaria
Young Brian
Ho Yuhang
Private Investigator
Norsidah Mohd Said
Mrs. Yap
Hazel Fernandez
Mrs. Siva
Idris Dato' Hj Talib
Pak Haji
Daniel Wong
Pub Owner
Mohd Firdaus Mohd Hanif
Odeng Brutal
Mohd Shukri Sahar
Ian Bengis
Yunus Ali Bakar
Stall Owner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasmin Ahmad
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasmin Ahmad
- Original Title
- Muallaf
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil, English, Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- MHz Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasmin Ahmad
Yasmin Ahmad
Low Keong
Affandi Jamaludin
Rosnah Mohd Kassim, Mazlan Abdul Latiff, Ujang, Sheikh Munasar
Department Leadership Roster
Yasmin Ahmad
Director
Yasmin Ahmad
Writer
Sheikh Munasar
Producer
Low Keong
Director of Photography
Affandi Jamaludin
Editor
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What is The Convert about?
Two Malaysian sisters, Rohani and Rohana, run away from home to escape their wealthy father’s mistreatment. They find refuge in a small town where they get to know Brian Goh, a young Catholic schoolteacher. Brian is irresistibly attracted to the two girls. Impressed by their extraordinary courage in the face of adversity, their relationship forces him to confront the ghosts of his own childhood. Director Yasmin Ahmad explores the possibilities of emotional survival after being traumatised by loved ones. Through the wanderings of three lost souls who band together and console one another, Muallaf celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the coming to terms with the past.
Who directed The Convert?
The Convert was directed by Yasmin Ahmad.
Who stars in The Convert?
The principal cast of The Convert includes Sharifah Amani, Sharifah Aleysha, Brian Yap, Tony Savarimuthu, Rahim Razali.
When was The Convert released and how long is it?
The Convert was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.