Moon Over Malaya
Sri Menanti
Synopsis
Adapted from an original novel titled Fatimah《花蒂玛》by Chua Boon Hean, 'Sri Menanti' is a poignant portrayal of an intercultural romance inhibited by racial prejudice and segregation, religious conservatism, and repressive social mores. The film stars Malay actress Zaiton and Hong Kong actor Paul Chang as the star-crossed lovers who seek in the Other not only connection and acceptance but also escape and freedom. Released in both Malay and Mandarin-dubbed versions, the film was unprecedented in the Singapore film industry for casting both local Malay and Hong Kong Chinese film stars.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phani Majumdar
- Original Title
- Sri Menanti
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Malay Film Productions Ltd., Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phani Majumdar
Department Leadership Roster
Phani Majumdar
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moon Over Malaya
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moon Over Malaya about?
Adapted from an original novel titled Fatimah《花蒂玛》by Chua Boon Hean, 'Sri Menanti' is a poignant portrayal of an intercultural romance inhibited by racial prejudice and segregation, religious conservatism, and repressive social mores. The film stars Malay actress Zaiton and Hong Kong actor Paul Chang as the star-crossed lovers who seek in the Other not only connection and acceptance but also escape and freedom. Released in both Malay and Mandarin-dubbed versions, the film was unprecedented in the Singapore film industry for casting both local Malay and Hong Kong Chinese film stars.
Who directed Moon Over Malaya?
Moon Over Malaya was directed by Phani Majumdar.
Who stars in Moon Over Malaya?
The principal cast of Moon Over Malaya includes Paul Chang Chung, Hung Chiang, Zaiton.
When was Moon Over Malaya released and how long is it?
Moon Over Malaya was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.