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The Convert(2008)
Status: Released
Date: 2008-08-15
60%
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Time: 1h 24m
It is in forgiving that we are forgiven
Overview:
Two Malaysian sisters, Rohani and Rohana, run away from home to escape their wealthy father’s mistreatment. They find refuge in a small town where they get to know Brian Goh, a young Catholic schoolteacher. Brian is irresistibly attracted to the two girls. Impressed by their extraordinary courage in the face of adversity, their relationship forces him to confront the ghosts of his own childhood. Director Yasmin Ahmad explores the possibilities of emotional survival after being traumatised by loved ones. Through the wanderings of three lost souls who band together and console one another, Muallaf celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the coming to terms with the past.
Languages: English, Malay, Tamil.
Countries:
Malaysia
ProductionCompanies:
MHz Film
Movie: The Convert
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sharifah Amani
Rohani
Dato' Rahim Razali
Datuk
Ning Baizura
Datin
楊雁雁
Cindy
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Overview
Two Malaysian sisters, Rohani and Rohana, run away from home to escape their wealthy father’s mistreatment. They find refuge in a small town where they get to know Brian Goh, a young Catholic schoolteacher. Brian is irresistibly attracted to the two girls. Impressed by their extraordinary courage in the face of adversity, their relationship forces him to confront the ghosts of his own childhood. Director Yasmin Ahmad explores the possibilities of emotional survival after being traumatised by loved ones. Through the wanderings of three lost souls who band together and console one another, Muallaf celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the coming to terms with the past.
Release Date
2008-08-15
Average
6
Rating:
3.0 startsTagline
It is in forgiving that we are forgiven
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