Tears in Kuala Lumpur
Focus on ASEAN | U.S. Premiere
Air Mata di Kuala Lumpur
95 min | Drama | 2025 | Malaysia | Malay, Cantonese, Mandarin | English Subs
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.
Schedule
Nov 15, 2026 | 11:30 AM
Director
Ridhwan Saidi
Ridhwan SAIDI is a Malaysian filmmaker, writer and theatre-maker who explores interdisciplinary experiments and lyrical intimacy in his works. In his debut feature, No Love for The Young (2020), he blends body movements, documentary footage and poetry, creating a peculiar audiovisual experience. The film was selected for competition at the 31st Singapore International Film Festival. Tears in Kuala Lumpur (2025) is his second feature film.
Credits
Director:
Renei Dimla
Lim Paik Yin
Lee Qi
Liew Chee Heai
Cast:
Producer:
Nurul Aizam|
Tan Cher Kian
Cinematography:
Ridhwan Saidi
Editing:
Ridhwan Saidi
Screenwriters:
Ridhwan Saidi
