The Story of Southern Islet
南巫
Synopsis
Cheong, a Chinese man, falls sick after a row with his neighbour. His wife Yan is desperately looking for a remedy to cure her husband. Throughout the journey, Yan endures strange encounters and unearthly experiences. Finally, Yan is convinced that she should seek help from the village shaman. Mysteries, legends and shamanism surround Yan with unknowns yet to be solved.
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2020 金馬影展 TGHFF | 南巫 The Story of Southern Islet
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-14
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Taiwan Film Festival Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keat Aun Chong
- Screenplay & Story
- Keat Aun Chong
- Original Score
- Yii Kah Hoe, Keat Aun Chong
- Original Title
- 南巫
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Thai, Mandarin, Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Asteri Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keat Aun Chong
Keat Aun Chong
Yii Kah Hoe, Keat Aun Chong
Chan Hai Liang
Tan Wei Jian, Kong Jing Rong
Hui Bee Lim
Department Leadership Roster
Keat Aun Chong
Writer
Hui Bee Lim
Producer
Tan Wei Jian
Editor
Kong Jing Rong
Editor
Chan Hai Liang
Director of Photography
Keat Aun Chong
Screenplay
Yii Kah Hoe
Original Music Composer
Keat Aun Chong
Original Music Composer
Keat Aun Chong
Director
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What is The Story of Southern Islet about?
Cheong, a Chinese man, falls sick after a row with his neighbour. His wife Yan is desperately looking for a remedy to cure her husband. Throughout the journey, Yan endures strange encounters and unearthly experiences. Finally, Yan is convinced that she should seek help from the village shaman. Mysteries, legends and shamanism surround Yan with unknowns yet to be solved.
Who directed The Story of Southern Islet?
The Story of Southern Islet was directed by Keat Aun Chong.
Who stars in The Story of Southern Islet?
The principal cast of The Story of Southern Islet includes Jojo Goh, Season Chee, Hong Herr Wong, Wei Hern Teoh, Ling Tang.
When was The Story of Southern Islet released and how long is it?
The Story of Southern Islet was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story of Southern Islet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story of Southern Islet was composed by Yii Kah Hoe, Keat Aun Chong.