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- This contemporary romantic comedy based on a global bestseller follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family.
- During World War II era, a young woman, Wang Jiazhi, gets swept up in a dangerous game of emotional intrigue with a powerful political figure, Mr. Yee.
- Bishop's most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life in order to make him complete three impossible assassinations and make them look like accidents.
- The story of the romance between the King of Siam and widowed British schoolteacher, Anna Leonowens, during the 1860s.
- Drama set in 1932 during the final years of British colonial rule in India.
- Eliane adopts Camille, whose Vietnamese parents were friends. In 1930, a French navy officer is interested in Eliane (owns 60km2 plantation) and later in Camille. There's an uprising in Vietnam against French colonial power.
- A group of women who are imprisoned on the island of Sumatra by the Japanese during World War II use music to relieve their misery.
- Laura is trying to pick up the pieces of her life after the murder of her husband and son, and goes on vacation with her sister to Burma. After losing her passport at a political rally, she is left on her own for a few days, during which time she falls in with students fighting for democracy. She and their leader, U Aung Ko, travel through Burma, whilst witnessing many bloody acts of repression by the dictatorship, in an attempt to escape to Thailand. Based on a true story.
- The son of a British family living in South East Asia becomes involved in a love triangle.
- Two bickering mercenaries are hired by the CIA to overthrow a South East Asian dictator.
- Based on the period in Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's life when he became Finance Minister from 1991 until he was fired from the Cabinet in 1998, which sparked a period of political uprising known as the Malaysian reformasi.
- A documentary crew and a team of amateur ghost hunters go to investigate a haunted hotel. How many will be left alive?
- In 1990, Neurologist Lam Sik-ka and his former flame suffer from the generational sleep curse that rooted in their both families war engagement during World War Two. Lam Sik-ka tries to save her flame from the grudge.
- After her birthday party, ad executive Michelle finds herself caught between cheerful Tony, dreamy Bill, youthful Jeb, and rich Tiger. Overwhelmed with stress, another complication quietly forms in her life.
- A story that spans several decades, it tells the life of Yue Niang (Jeanette Aw), a pretty little Nyonya who is skilled in Peranakan, also known as Straits Chinese, cooking and sewing. Growing up in a traditional family, she is discriminated against as the granddaughter of a lowly second wife, a situation made worse by her mother's disapproved union with a Japanese photographer. Yue Niang's beauty and kindness attracted the attention of many suitors, but incur the jealousy of her cousin. She soon catches the eye of a rich, young man who had just returned from overseas, but she loves only Chen Xi (Qi Yu Wu), a rich man disguising as a 'penniless' driver. He is touched by her innocence and kindness, and falls deeply in love with her. But under immense pressure, he is forced to marry Yue Niang's cousin instead. Yue Niang, on the other hand, is sold to a local gangster. She impresses him with her fearlessness, and becomes his sworn sister. She embarks on a journey to carve out her own life and succeeds despite several setbacks. However, there is still no sign of a man she truly loves.
- Sunny has returned to Penang to shoot his new film about his family, without their knowledge. However he has run out of money and is struggling to shoot an essential scene. His sister, Hoon, comes by the film studio and discovers that he is shooting a warts and all film about their family. In the confrontation that follows, Sunny has an epiphany that illuminates and changes his perspective of his past.
- A serial killer dressed in a clown mask and a long black robe terrorizes a small town and murders people randomly and for no apparent reason. A man whose girlfriend gets killed by the clown seeks revenge and enacts his own brand of vigilante justice.
- The evil Professor Klon is back, not only to overthrow the Government but also to control the world's supply of fresh water through his ingenious plan, "Black Water". When our blue planet has only 72 hours before turning black, Cicakman comes to the rescue. But he is not only faced by Professor Klon's artistic hired assassin "Rrama", but also his old enemies, Ginger Boys, who have returned in a powerful spiritual form. As the situation starts taking a downward spiral, even a super hero needs help. And much to his surprise, help appears in the most unexpected forms, including Danny his demised best friend, a powerful feng shui master and an unlikely party. Apart from his heavy responsibilities to save the world, he is compelled to address and resolve his own personal dilemmas... "Hairi" vs. "Cicakman" ... his personal feelings towards Tania, who is seeking the true identity of Cicakman... and ultimately... to choose whether to sacrifice his own life to save Iman (Danny's blind sister).
- The 'keys to freedom' for citizens of Hong Kong are US passports, as their city quakes with the imminent transition to Chinese Communist rule. A deadly black market for passports is thriving, controlled by Hong Kong's warlords.
- Against the odds of survival WW1 flyer's in the Lafayette Esquadrille risk everything for honor and conquest. The adventurers momentum does not end when the ravages of war and lost friends is over. As sought after undercover agents X WW1 pilots are taken by the first narcotics division of the U.S. Treasury Department to fight the international Opium trade, their way. From a life of war and assassinations retirement is the ultimate goal. No rest for the weary when the local Civil authorities intermixed with the Klan and its bigotry lead that retirement into revenge. From biplanes to Model A's and guns "Alexander Jamieson" moves from 1915 to 1932 during turbulent times of Asia, Costa Rica and the mountains for North Carolina.
- Ayah Win (Umarul Mahdzar Embong) composes a computer program to summon and control mystical forces. Unable to contain these forces, Ayah Win is possessed by the dark side. Tok Wan (Wan Hanafi Su) a Silat master and sparing partner Komang (Dato'M.Nasir) help Ayah Win to confront the evil within. Komang trying to find an answer to his friends sudden violent change, is himself possessed by the dark forces. Abandoning his son Abang Long (Faizal Hussein) and master Tok Wan, Komang becomes a powerful underworld figure trading in human organs, extortion and money laundering. Tok Wan takes Abang Long as his own and trains him in the ways of Silat. Komang's search for a way to crack the program and gain untold power, recruits young hackers. Maya (Siti Saleha), Harun (Razali Hussain), Shahrul (Bil Azali) and their gang of cyber thieves swindle tens of millions from dormant accounts. Lavishing themselves with expensive clothes, vehicles and partying brings them to the attention of Komang. Can Tok Wan and Abang Long save Maya, Harun, Shahrul and their gang from Komang and the dark forces within?
- Explore the life of the most intriguing showbiz family in the Philippines.
- His story is about Wong Anna, who has been passionate about and aspiring to become a national badminton player since she was a child. Despite facing health challenges, it did not deter her dreams.
- Latiff, a famous but lonely photographer who was orphaned as a small child, sets out on an expedition to photograph abandoned houses around Malaysia. On his journey, he is haunted by images and sounds that remind him of his traumatic childhood. At one particular house on the island of Penang, he is transported back through time to witness the shocking events that took place in the house over 50 years ago. Through his experience, Latiff understands the tragic circumstances that led to him being orphaned, and also finds an old friend...The Red Kebaya.
- The Blue Mansion is a quirky murder mystery about a wealthy Asian tycoon who dies suddenly under mysterious circumstances. He returns as a ghost to try to uncover the secret of his death with the help of his family and the police.
- Part 1:Java, 1939. Hellen, daughter of the German-born tobacco plantation owner Arthur Landgraf, meets the banker Hans Jakob Braun, who had to leave his belongings behind when he fled Nazi Germany. The love of the two is not under a favorable star, because with the invasion of the Nazis in Holland, Germans are also in the Dutch colony as enemies. There are arson attacks on the plantation. Finally, Hellen gives in to the insistence of her father, who has a heart condition, and gives the influential Dutchman Joop van Boven her yes. This connection promises protection for father and daughter. However, the colonial administrator soon realizes that his fiancée's heart beats for someone else. Meanwhile, Hans is interned in a camp for opponents of the war, as the Dutch administration sees him primarily as a German, despite his persecution as a Jew. At Hellen's urgent request, Joop uses himself for the rival, who is then released again. Luck would be perfect, but the old Landgrave's death hits Hellen hard. According to the will, she is the sole heir and gets into a bitter argument with her greedy half-brother Conrad. While she takes care of Hans, who has become seriously ill from imprisonment, Conrad secretly takes over the business and leads the plantation to the brink of ruin. Hellen throws the scheming brother and his cold-hearted wife Ilse out of the house - but when Japan enters the war the unexpected happens: the Japanese occupy the island, and their allies regain the upper hand on Java. Thanks to his good relations with the Nazis, Conrad can finally chase the hated stepsister off the plantation. Hellen is desperate, but then the tide turns again. Part 2: According to the last will of her late father Arthur, Hellen becomes the sole heir to the traditional tobacco plantation. Times are difficult, but under the protection of her fiancé, the Dutch colonial administrator Joop van Boven, Hellen is able to keep production going. However, Joop soon realizes that Hellen's heart is not beating for him. She loves the Jew Hans Jakob Braun, who was arrested because of his German origins and interned in a camp for opponents of the war. At Hellen's request, Joop still uses himself for the rival, who is then released. While Hellen takes care of Hans, whose depressed wife Fridel committed suicide, her brother Conrad, a staunch National Socialist, secretly takes over the business. With his megalomaniac ideas, he is leading the plantation to the brink of ruin. With Hans' clever intervention alone, the bank grants the troubled company a vital loan. For Hellen the measure is now full: She throws the scheming brother and his wife Ilse out of the house. But when the Japanese entered the war, the unexpected happened. Java is occupied by the Japanese, who are connected to the Germans, and thanks to the protection of the Germans, Conrad can chase his hated stepsister from the plantation. Hellen is desperate, but with the end of the war the tide turns again.
- Ah Boon and his friends want to try find ways to make more money for themselves. He tells them to start an illegal gambling business with him. At first, they are hesitant but after some consideration, they decide to follow him. Ah Boon takes money from his girlfriend Skye to help her start her restaurant but instead of paying for things to start her new place, he uses the money to activate his gambling house. When Skye finds out, she is furious with Boon and he has to find a way back to her so that she can forgive him. Meanwhile, the setting up of Boon's gambling house has antagonised a rival gang who has been operating an illegal gambling business in the area for quite some time. The rival gang boss Kong Aik warns Boon to close his activities because this is their territory. When Boon refuses, the two groups get entangled in fights which lead to hilarious outcomes with Boon's girlfriend Skye caught in between everything.
- A passionate teacher helps her students overcome personal hardships while training them to win a choral speaking competition.
- Michael Smith discovered the delights and perils of true adventure in a solo circumnavigation in his tiny amphibious flying boat, Southern Sun.
- Love story in which the girl's parents disapprove of her boyfriend because he was accused of killing his former wife.
- Road To Dawn is a historical fiction movie based on the life of Dr Sun Yat Sen, first provisional president of modern China in 1911, as a young revolutionary as an exile in Penang. It features Dr Sun's second wife, Chen Cuifen as his revolutionary companion during his brief stay here. Dr Sun is a guest of a Penang Chinese businessman, who helps him raise funds for the Huanghuagang Uprising (Second Guanzhou Uprising). He becomes mentor to the daughter of this businessman. The young woman's fiancee, who had set out to assassinate Dr Sun also becomes convinced to support the revolution.
- Also known as Prince of Wales Island, Penang is a British colony located off the west coast of the Malay peninsula. As it is an island, many residents make their livelihood off the water, such as in fishing or port activities as it serves as both a vital link in the chain of British colonies and one of the major ports of entry into the Malay. Penang's major city and capital is George Town, with approximately 160,000 inhabitants, primarily Chinese, Malay or South Asian. The Chinese dominate life on the island, economically, culturally, and in sheer numbers. Because of the diverse racial mix, there are also an associated number of different religions, one which specifically worships the snake, the nocturnal and poisonous adder roaming freely through its temple at night. Also because of the diverse racial mix, there is also often a blending of cultures, such as in the cuisine of the island.
- Lilly Ho and Jimmy Lin Chong operate a travel agency specialising in Southeast Asian holidays. He takes a school mistress and her cohorts on a scenic drive from Singapore to Malaysia through Penang and Kuala Lumpur.
- What do the Shroud of Turin, Elvis's Graceland, and a flag flown barely a moment over the U.S. Capitol have in common. Mana - that sacred, spiritual power thought to reside in a person, place or thing. Belief is not just religion, say filmmakers Friedman and Manley. It drives the stock market; it determines how we encapsulate history and our personal memories. It underlies racism and war... A trip around the amazing world of power objects, from the sacred to the absurd.
- Japanese WWII hostages, ritual killings for 20 years, one man's dreams and an innocent Malaysian reporter, are drawn together in a true life web of mystery that appears as a modern day conspiracy.
- Tom Grant and his niece Hana are harassed by gangsters in Malaysia to sell their restaurant so that development can be made over it. The gang threaten their lives, so Tom calls on his old friend, a martial arts expert named John Tan, to protect them.
- A Life journey of Yaamini Subramaniam, a woman with an endless hope to be a successful person in her life along with her contemporary job and her handsome beau, Mathy.
- The story of two siblings who want to escape from the stagnant city life. Due to his brother's mistake, Kadir is forced to leave the village and settle in the city, having to abandon his desire to continue his education. Tahir, his brother, often pressures him to return to the village, even though all of this stems from him.
- The adventure of Kelantanese teenager named Wan Raja from Johor to Kelantan in order to fulfill his late father's wish.
- A mother from a village in Malaysia gets ignored by her son who is busy making money in the city. He finally regrets his actions and tries to reunite with her.
- A psychic is able to identify the face of a serial killer to the police, so the killer tries to kill her to silence her.
- A documentary on a Muslim man in Asia moving forward his direction in life. A short film written, produced and directed by Julian Cheah. Starring Syazwan Ali. Made in December of 2018 in George Town, Malaysia.
- A man whose sister has been killed randomly by a gang seeks justice against them.
- Suzana is a businesswoman fighting hard to make it in the world with people around her betraying her.
- When Jia Xin runs away from her wedding, her friends are forced to come to terms with their own personal issues.