Motif
Synopsis
Motif focuses on a police investigation and its most obvious innovation is the female perspective that the director imposes. Protagonist Dewi (Sharifah Amani) is a police officer who is sent from the capital of Kuala Lumpur to a provincial area, Tanah Merah (lit. “Red Earth”), to investigate the disappearance of the young daughter of the local community’s richest family. From the beginning, her arrival is greeted with distrust by her male colleagues, who are doubly annoyed by the fact of having an outsider who is also a woman intrude in the community.
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Motif | FEFF 21 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Far East Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nadiah Hamzah
- Screenplay & Story
- Nadiah Hamzah
- Original Title
- Motif
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Malay, English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Wayangworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nadiah Hamzah
Nadiah Hamzah
Mo Bahir
Department Leadership Roster
Nadiah Hamzah
Director
Nadiah Hamzah
Writer
Mo Bahir
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Motif
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Motif about?
Motif focuses on a police investigation and its most obvious innovation is the female perspective that the director imposes. Protagonist Dewi (Sharifah Amani) is a police officer who is sent from the capital of Kuala Lumpur to a provincial area, Tanah Merah (lit. “Red Earth”), to investigate the disappearance of the young daughter of the local community’s richest family. From the beginning, her arrival is greeted with distrust by her male colleagues, who are doubly annoyed by the fact of having an outsider who is also a woman intrude in the community.
Who directed Motif?
Motif was directed by Nadiah Hamzah.
Who stars in Motif?
The principal cast of Motif includes Sharifah Amani, Rosyam Nor, Iedil Dzuhrie Alaudin, Taqim Zaki, Redza Minhat.
When was Motif released and how long is it?
Motif was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.