Ninavau
Malaysia | 2025 | Malay/Kadazan | 93 min | Drama/Family | DCP
Synopsis
Ninavau, a Kadazan based in West Malaysia, returns home to East Malaysia, Sabah for her sister’s wedding. Her family, deeply rooted in tradition and community values, sees her as a source of pride and a symbol of continuity. However, Ninavau carries with her a personal transformation that she has yet to share.
Credits
| Original Title | Ninavau |
| English Title | Ninavau |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Exhibition Format | DCP |
| Director | Bebbra Mailin |
| Producer | Muzzamer Rahman, Azharul Azmir Kamarulzaman |
| Screenplay | Muzzamer Rahman, Bebbra Mailin |
| Cinematography | Bayu Prihantoro Filemon |
| Cast | Edward Sinsong, Jovenea Jim, Ronn Langad, Mardick Edward Sinsong, Tati Eliana Tonny |
Company
Le Mediator Studio
Muzzamer Rahman
lemediator.my@gmail.com
Director
Bebbra Mailin
Malaysia
Bebbra Mailin, born and raised in Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia -Sabah, holds a Master’s Degree in Communication (Screen Studies) from the University of Science Malaysia (USM). She has made a mark in the film industry with award-winning short films like “EYE LOVE” (Best Film at Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival 2011) and “LANGAD DI ODU” (Best Film at Borneo Eco Film Festival 2012). Her documentary “RAPUH” was screened in Japan in 2016. Bebbra’s short film “NINAVAU” won Best Short Film at MIFFEST 2019. In 2021, she produced “PREBET SAPU”, Malaysia’s entry for the Oscars 2022. “NINAVAU” is her debut feature film.
