Malam

Story

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.

Director

Leonard Yip

Writers

Ben Slater

Language

English

Country

Singapore

Release date

19 June 2021

Ensemble

Cast

• Jean Goh

  Hannah

• Sijia Goh

  Hannah

• 

  Vishnu Krishnan

  Jay

• Louis Wu Luoyi

  Alan

• Sebastian Pio Pereira

  Patrick

• Say Ping Yap

  Seow