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Movie: 15 Malaysia
Director: See Below
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World Premiere: October 9, 2009 (Pusan Int. Film Fest.)
Release Date: 2009
Runtime: 80 min.
Language: Melayu
Country: Malaysia

About

15Malaysia is a short film project. It consists of 15 short films made by 15 Malaysian filmmakers. These films not only deal with socio-political issues in Malaysia, they also feature some of the best-known faces in the country, including actors, musicians and top political leaders. You may think of them as funky little films made by 15 Malaysian voices for the people of Malaysia. -- 15 Malaysia.com

Segements

Potong Saga

Director: Yuhang Ho
Cast: Namewee, Teh Heong Khoe, Jimmy Lim, Chee Cheong Hoe, Sivaji Rajah, Radhii, Choo Poh Fong, Serena C, Atilia, Jay Menon, Diyana
Plot A laugh-out-loud film about a Chinese boy’s misguided attempts at opening an Islamic bank account.

Chocolate

Director: Yasmin Ahmad
Cast: Sharifah Amani, Hon Kah Hoe, Tan Mei Ling
Plot: A quiet tale that reminds us that, despite the multifaceted contradiction of Malaysia, life goes on – even if not all of it is sweet.

The Tree

Director: * Amir Muhammad
Cast: Y.A.B. Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat
Plot: Malaysia’s most influential spiritual leader Nik Aziz offers commentary on the virtuous and Islamic way to conduct ethical commerce in his inimitable style.

House

Director: Linus Chung
Cast: Varma Arasu, Sukarnia Venugopal
Plot: An Indian boy is asked to build a model of his house at school. A tale on the social economic plight faced by many Indian Malaysians.

Halal

Director: Liew Seng Tat
Cast: Adibah Noor
Plot: A very silly slapstick comedy demonstrating the proper Islamic way to slaughter chicken.

The Son

Director: Desmond Ng
Cast: Tong Yeon Choy, Leong Kuan Meng
Plot: A teenage Chinese witness to a racially motivated assault is being driven to the police station. A quiet reminder of the dangers of inter-communal suspicion and conflict.

Lumpur

Director: Kamal Sabran
Cast: Kamal Sabran
Plot: A modern, poetic and beautifully constructed ode to Malaysia - its common people, places and enduring spirit.

One Future

Director: Tan Chui Mui
Cast: Tian Chua, Ida Nerina, Pete Teo (Narrator)
Plot: An edgy and powerful science fiction story of a society where everything is perfect, except no one is allowed to speak.

Slovak Sling

Director: Ming Jin Woo
Cast: Patrick Teoh, Harith Iskander, Wong Chee Wai
Plot: A comedic re-enactment of how one politician tries to entice another to switch party allegiance as DVD pirates look on.

Gerhana

Director: James Lee
Cast: Azman Hassan, Daphne Iking
Plot: Two secret lovers rendezvous in a plush hotel room while TV news is read in the background. A dark take on apathy and helplessness in Malaysia.

Meter

Director: Benji Lim
Cast: Khairy Jamaluddin
Plot: The head of UMNO Youth plays a taxi driver who is asked his views on some Malaysian talking points. He ends up offering a gift to a Chinese boy.

Duit Kecil

Director: Johan John
Cast: Nam Ron, Ilya Qastalanni
Plot: A man finds himself without small change in a cheap brothel. Many arguments ensue and problems faced by the Malaysian common man are discussed.

Healthy Paranoia

Director: Khairil M. Bahar
Cast: Baki Zainal, Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai
Plot: An over-zealous public relations consultant advises the current minister of health how to discourage unhealthy lifestyles in Malaysia.

Lollipop

Director: Nam Ron
Cast: Bront Palare
Plot: A haunting portrayal of a pedophile preparing to hunt, interspersed with metaphors on the state of Malaysian politics.

Rojak!

Director: Suleiman Brothers
Cast: Joseph Anthony, Masta K (Narrator)
Plot: A Rojak seller’s take on Malaysia’s multi-faceted social political tapestry. Made entirely with CGI special effects. Visually stunning.