Motif (2019)

Motif (2019) poster

Motif focuses on a police investigation and its most obvious innovation is the female perspective that the director imposes. Protagonist Dewi (Sharifah Amani) is a police officer who is sent from the capital of Kuala Lumpur to a provincial area, Tanah Merah (lit. “Red Earth”), to investigate the disappearance of the young daughter of the local community’s richest family. From the beginning, her arrival is greeted with distrust by her male colleagues, who are doubly annoyed by the fact of having an outsider who is also a woman intrude in the community.

Director: Nadiah Hamzah
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 86 min
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Production: Wayangworks
Country: Malaysia
Language: Bahasa melayu, English
Original Language: ms

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More Films by Director: Nadiah Hamzah
More Films in Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Motif about?
Motif focuses on a police investigation and its most obvious innovation is the female perspective that the director imposes. Protagonist Dewi (Sharifah Amani) is a police officer who is sent from the capital of Kuala Lumpur to a provincial area, Tanah Merah (lit. “Red Earth”), to investigate the disappearance of the young daughter of the local community’s richest family. From the beginning, her arrival is greeted with distrust by her male colleagues, who are doubly annoyed by the fact of having an outsider who is also a woman intrude in the community.
Who directed Motif?
Motif was directed by Nadiah Hamzah.
Who stars in Motif?
Motif stars Sharifah Amani, Rosyam Nor, Iedil Putra, Taqim Zaki, Redza Minhat, Azhan Rani.
How long is Motif?
Motif has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Motif?
Motif is a Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
Where was Motif produced?
Motif was produced in Malaysia.