The Convert (2008)
It is in forgiving that we are forgiven
Two Malaysian sisters, Rohani and Rohana, run away from home to escape their wealthy father’s mistreatment. They find refuge in a small town where they get to know Brian Goh, a young Catholic schoolteacher. Brian is irresistibly attracted to the two girls. Impressed by their extraordinary courage in the face of adversity, their relationship forces him to confront the ghosts of his own childhood. Director Yasmin Ahmad explores the possibilities of emotional survival after being traumatised by loved ones. Through the wanderings of three lost souls who band together and console one another, Muallaf celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the coming to terms with the past.
Director: Yasmin Ahmad
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: August 15, 2008
Cast
- Sharifah Amani - Rohani
- Sharifah Aleysha - Rohana
- Brian Yap - Brian Goh
- Tony Savarimuthu - Brother Anthony
- Rahim Razali - Datuk
- Ning Baizura - Datin
- Yeo Yann Yann - Cindy
- Mei Ling Tan - Brian's Mother
- David Lok - Brian's Father
- Haris Zakaria - Young Brian
Screenplay
Cinematography: Low Keong
Editing: Affandi Jamaludin
Production: MHz Film
Country: Malaysia
Language: English, Bahasa melayu, தமிழ்
Original Language: ms
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Convert about?
- Two Malaysian sisters, Rohani and Rohana, run away from home to escape their wealthy father’s mistreatment. They find refuge in a small town where they get to know Brian Goh, a young Catholic schoolteacher. Brian is irresistibly attracted to the two girls. Impressed by their extraordinary courage in the face of adversity, their relationship forces him to confront the ghosts of his own childhood. Director Yasmin Ahmad explores the possibilities of emotional survival after being traumatised by loved ones. Through the wanderings of three lost souls who band together and console one another, Muallaf celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the coming to terms with the past.
- Who directed The Convert?
- The Convert was directed by Yasmin Ahmad.
- Who stars in The Convert?
- The Convert stars Sharifah Amani, Sharifah Aleysha, Brian Yap, Tony Savarimuthu, Rahim Razali, Ning Baizura.
- How long is The Convert?
- The Convert has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Convert?
- The Convert is a Drama film.
- Where was The Convert produced?
- The Convert was produced in Malaysia.