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The Story of Southern Islet (2021)

Genre : Fantasy, Drama, Horror

Runtime : 1H 45M

Director : Keat Aun Chong

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Jojo Goh
Jojo Goh
Yan
Pearlly Chua
Pearlly Chua
Aunty Kaew Kaew
Season Chee
Season Chee
Cheong
Ling Tang
Ling Tang
Aunty Loy
Mei-Sim Hoon
Mei-Sim Hoon
Princess Keriang

Crews

Keat Aun Chong
Keat Aun Chong
Director
Keat Aun Chong
Keat Aun Chong
Writer
Hui Bee Lim
Hui Bee Lim
Producer
Tan Wei Jian
Tan Wei Jian
Editor
Kong Jing Rong
Kong Jing Rong
Editor
Chan Hai Liang
Chan Hai Liang
Cinematography
Yii Kah Hoe
Yii Kah Hoe
Music
Mei-Sim Hoon
Mei-Sim Hoon
Theme Song Performance

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