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2022

Asian Competition

The Assistant

Teh Adrian

Malaysia, 2022, 124', Swiss Premiere

The movie

Zafik is incarcerated for a crime he did not commit. Released, he lets his rage erupt when he discovers that his family has been murdered. Malaysia, the new cradle of action cinema.

Zafik is a young father who is wrongfully sent to prison. When he gets out, he discovers his family has tragically disappeared. Driven by the need to uncover the truth, he soon joins forces with Feroz, his late wife’s cousin. After Wira (2019), Adrian Teh solidifies his place among the new masters of action with this intense thriller filled to the brim with cinema and stylised fights. But beware! In this story, appearances can be deceiving.

Award :

Best Asian Feature Film

World Sales :

ACT 2 Pictures

cast :

Iedil Dzuhrie Alaudin, Hairul Azreen, Henley Hii

Crew :
  • Cinematographer : Choon Lin Yong
  • Editor : Pai Seang Lee