The Story of Southern Islet

The Story of Southern Islet (2021)

南巫

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 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 solved.

Date of release
2021-04-02
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (10)
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Fantasy, Drama, Horror
Director
Keat Aun Chong

Casting

Interesting facts

The Story of Southern Islet is a 2020 Malaysian film directed by Chong Keat Aun. The film is his first feature. The plot was inspired by the director's own childhood in Kedah, Northern Malaysia. The film, that addresses the topic of shamanism, received various awards and positive critical response.

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