Tears in Kuala Lumpur

ASEAN On Screen​​​​​​​​​​​

Malaysia | 2025 | Malay, Cantonese, Mandarin, English | 95 min | Drama, Arthouse Mystery | DCP

Synopsis

Tze grapples with the mysterious disappearance of her husband, who is prone to recurring sleepwalking episodes. Seeking solace, she immerses herself in an acting class, while Jay, a photographer captivated by the elusive essence of femininity of men, prepares for an upcoming exhibition. As their paths converge, an inexplicable connection sparks between Tze and Jay, drawing them into a haunting mystery. Against the backdrop of the city’s spectral lamentations, echoes of the past intertwine with the present, blurring the lines between dreams and memories. Amidst the urban landscape’s murky confluence, a haunting melody resonates—a poignant reminder of a lost spirit’s yearning for resolution. Tze and Jay navigate through their own tangled threads of loss, longing, and history, confronting their innermost fears as they unravel the enigma that binds them.

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