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The Story of Southern Islet

Original title: Nan wu
  • 2020
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
403
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The Story of Southern Islet (2020)
DramaFantasy

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... Read allCheong, 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 v... Read allCheong, 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 solve... Read all

  • Director
    • Keat Aun Chong
  • Writer
    • Keat Aun Chong
  • Stars
    • Jojo Goh
    • Season Chee
    • Hong Herr Wong
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    403
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Keat Aun Chong
    • Writer
      • Keat Aun Chong
    • Stars
      • Jojo Goh
      • Season Chee
      • Hong Herr Wong
    • 2User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Jojo Goh
    Jojo Goh
    • Yan
    Season Chee
    • Cheong
    Hong Herr Wong
    • An
    Wei Hern Teoh
    • Biao
    Ling Tang
    • Aunty Loy
    Pearlly Chua
    • Aunty Kaew Kaew
    Kok Hin Kuan
    • Nam
    Mei-Sim Hoon
    Mei-Sim Hoon
    • Princess Keriang
    • Director
      • Keat Aun Chong
    • Writer
      • Keat Aun Chong
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    9athomasofwong

    This movie is everything you want for Southeast Aisa fantasy

    Malaysia is a magical place where west meets east, so multiculcure is expected here, and in the most provincial rural area on thai-malay border, where you get to see the most fantastic and mysterious and mythical stories happening, combined with different cultural understandings and backgrounds of people living there, would definitely meet all your fantasies about Indo-china world.
    6j_movie

    some feelings

    The expectation was too high. I thought it would be another cry. I didn't expect it to be a little worse. There are many metaphors, but if the audience doesn't understand the background culture, they can't interpret it. After reading it, they are completely confused. Such metaphors belong to the director's personal narcissism. The suspense in the first half is well done, and gradually collapses in the second half. Maybe it's just to see something new in the mainland where God and ghost themes are not allowed.

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      Most of the key cast members are Kedah natives, chosen for their ability to speak the local dialects authentically.

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    • Release date
      • April 1, 2021 (Taiwan)
    • Country of origin
      • Malaysia
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    • Language
      • Hokkien
    • Also known as
      • 南巫
    • Production companies
      • Asteri Production
      • Bened Global
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      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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