Malam
Synopsis
Jay, a young man haunted by a murder committed back home in Malaysia, is sent to a housing block marked for demolition in Singapore. There, in this uncanny and at times surreal setting, he meets elusive and resilient Hannah, the only female member of a toxic 'family' of criminals. Jay's presence disrupts the fragile alliances between occultist boss Seow, sociopathic thug Alan and disillusioned henchman Patrick. Jay and Hannah plan their escape with Seow's money but find themselves caught in an endless night of seduction, deadly violence, and betrayal. And when the sun comes up, it won't be over. 'Malam' plunges into a humid, seething underworld of sexual jealousy, perverse power struggles and Southeast Asian folklore. It is a contemporary and atmospheric thriller about the chance for hope in a deeply corrupted world.
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MALAM Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonard Yip
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Slater
- Original Title
- Malam
- Country of Origin
- Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- M'GO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonard Yip
Ben Slater
Tim Chen
Clare Chao
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Slater
Writer
Leonard Yip
Director
Clare Chao
Editor
Tim Chen
Director of Photography
Savina Nicolini
Production Design
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What is Malam about?
Jay, a young man haunted by a murder committed back home in Malaysia, is sent to a housing block marked for demolition in Singapore. There, in this uncanny and at times surreal setting, he meets elusive and resilient Hannah, the only female member of a toxic 'family' of criminals. Jay's presence disrupts the fragile alliances between occultist boss Seow, sociopathic thug Alan and disillusioned henchman Patrick. Jay and Hannah plan their escape with Seow's money but find themselves caught in an endless night of seduction, deadly violence, and betrayal. And when the sun comes up, it won't be over. 'Malam' plunges into a humid, seething underworld of sexual jealousy, perverse power struggles and Southeast Asian folklore. It is a contemporary and atmospheric thriller about the chance for hope in a deeply corrupted world.
Who directed Malam?
Malam was directed by Leonard Yip.
Who stars in Malam?
The principal cast of Malam includes Jean Goh, Sijia Goh, Vishnu Krishnan, Louis Wu Luoyi, Sebastian Pio Pereira.
When was Malam released and how long is it?
Malam was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.