Synopsis : In the pursuit of his own desires and pride, Choo, head of the Cho household, unrelentingly wields control over his three grown children, Isaac, Alex and Ruby, disregarding their dreams and happiness. When Aileen, wife to Choo, is struck by a tragedy, the family, drifts further apart, embroiling them in a heartbreaking conflict. This is a poignant tale that explores the delicate balance of a a parent's ambition against the dreams of his children.
Festival History : "Toronto International Film Festival, 2023 Sao Paulo International Film Festival, 2023 Festival du Nouveau Cinema, 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival, 2023"
Awards : "FIPRESCI Prize, TIFF 2023 Most Promising Feature (National) Festival du Nouveau Cinema, 2023"
Director :
Tunku Mona Riza Tunku Khalid
Producer :
Haris Sulong
Screenplay :
Azril Hamzah & Sky Khor
DOP :
Eric Yeong
Cast :
Kin Wah Chew, Susan Lankester, Wilson Lee
Tunku Mona Riza’s works are based on detailed research materials and insights of true stories. This can be seen in REDHA (2016) her debut feature film, which holds a record of the most awarded Malay-language film in Malaysia, winning 16 international and local awards. REDHA is Malaysia’s contender at the 89th Academy Awards and the 74th Golden Globe Awards.