Two undocumented brothers live on the edges of Malaysian society, one quiet and law-abiding, the other reckless and furious. Jin Ong’s emotionally powerful debut is a moving story of love, injustice and survival.
There are no weak links in this film, but Kang Ren-wu’s performance is extraordinary.
Abang Adik 2023
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“A deeply moving humanist drama with potent social and political undercurrents, Abang Adik charts the hardships faced by two orphaned Malaysian brothers who have no legal identity in the country of their birth. The mightily impressive first feature written and directed by renowned producer Jin Ong will move many viewers to tears as the brothers’ struggles within the large community of stateless Malaysians and undocumented migrant workers in Kuala Lumpur spiral toward tragedy.
Featuring standout lead performances by Taiwanese actor Kang-ren Wu and local star Jack Tan, Abang Adik has proved a commercial and critical. A significant achievement in Malaysian social realist cinema and winner of numerous awards at regional and international film festivals including Udine Far East, New York Asian and Taipei Golden Horse, it marks a standout among this year’s crop of Oscar international feature film contenders.” Richard Kuipers – Variety.