Malam (2021)

Malam (2021) poster

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
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Tim Chen
Editing: Clare Chao
Production: M'GO Films
Country: Singapore
Language: 普通话, Bahasa melayu, தமிழ்
Original Language: en

Trailer

Malam Trailer
More Films by Director: Leonard Yip
More Films in Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malam about?
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.
Who directed Malam?
Malam was directed by Leonard Yip.
Who stars in Malam?
Malam stars Jean Goh, Sijia Goh, Vishnu Krishnan, Louis Wu Luoyi, Sebastian Pio Pereira, Say Ping Yap.
How long is Malam?
Malam has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Malam?
Malam is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
Where was Malam produced?
Malam was produced in Singapore.