Abang Adik
Malaysia/Taiwan | 2023 | Mandarin/Cantonese/Malay | 114 min | Drama | DCP
Synopsis
Abang and Adi are native Malaysian but live without ID cards. They cannot enjoy the rights and welfare of ordinary citizens, nor can they apply for passports or even bank accounts. Abang, the older brother, was born mute and his only goal in life is to work hard and seek a stable life. Adi, on the other hand, is unwilling to give in to his fate and becomes involved in selling fake IDs, aiming to make fast money, and gets away from this place with Abang. There comes a social worker who is called Jia En from an NGO. She is a kind and enthusiastic girl, who makes every effort to help the brothers to apply for a legal identity card. However, a fatal accident then happens and once again places Abang and Adi in dire straits.
Credits
| Original Title | 富都青年 |
| English Title | Abang Adik |
| Country | Malaysia/Taiwan |
| Exhibition Format | DCP |
| Director | Jin Ong |
| Producer | Nicole Teoh, Trini Lam |
| Screenplay | Jin Ong |
| Cinematography | Kartik Vijay, ISC |
| Cast | Kang Ren Wu, Jack Tan, Tan Kim Wang, Bront Palarae, Serene Lim, April Chan |
Company
More Entertainment Sdn. Bhd.
Sherniee Chang
c.sherniee@gmail.com/info.moreent@gmail.com
Sales
mm2 Entertainment
Ms. Pang
panglaiyuen@mm2entertainment.com
Director
Jin Ong
Malaysia
Jin Ong, the founder of More Entertainment Sdn Bhd, has been involved in the development of film and television productions since 2008. Additionally, he has served as a programmer for the 1st and 2nd Malaysia International Film Festival. Jin possesses a keen eye for social issues, humanities, and moral themes, reflecting the environment of his upbringing in Malaysia. This perspective imbues his work with an indie style of realism. In 2020, his film “Abang Adik” clinched both the Mirror Fiction Story Award and the FPP Visionary Award at the prestigious Golden Horse FPP. The film continued its success in 2023, winning the Audience Award and The Ecumenical Jury Award at the 37th Fribourg International Film Festival. Furthermore, it garnered the first-place Golden Mulberry Audience Award at the 25th Far East Film Festival, along with the Black Dragon Critics’ Prize and the White Mulberry Award for Best First Feature. Jin Ong’s influence reverberated at the 60th Golden Horse Awards, where “Abang Adik” garnered a remarkable seven nominations across various categories, cementing his status as a formidable figure in the film industry. The film itself stems from Jin’s observations of societal stagnation in Malaysia. After producing numerous films, “Abang Adik” marks Ong’s directorial debut, with the script penned by his own hand. He remains committed to spearheading more projects and advocating for social issues in the future.
