The Red Kebaya

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The Red Kebaya
The Red Kebaya.jpg
The one-sheet promotional poster.
Directed byOliver Knott
Written byAndre Berly
Ramli Hassan
Oliver Knott
Produced byAndre Berly
Ramli Hassan
StarringRamli Hassan
Vanida Imran
Bob Mercer
Samantha Schubert
Farah Ahmad
CinematographyRaja Muhkriz
Raja Ahmad
Edited byKate James
Music byAbbs Abdali
Production
company
L' Agenda Production
Distributed byGolden Screen Cinemas
Release date
23 November 2006
Running time
100 minutes
Country Malaysia
LanguagesEnglish
Malay

The Red Kebaya is a 2006 Malaysian period drama film released by Golden Screen Cinemas, directed by Oliver Knott and produced by Andre Berly and Ramli Hassan. The film premiered in Malaysian cinemas on 23 November 2006 and is rated PG13.

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Plot summary

Latiff (Ramli Hassan) is a famous but lonely photographer who was orphaned as a small child. He sets out on an expedition to photograph abandoned houses around Malaysia. On his journey he is haunted by images and sounds that remind him of his traumatic childhood. At one particular house on the island of Penang, Latiff is magically transported back over 50 years to witness the shocking events that occurred there. Through his experience, Latiff comes to understand the significance of the Red Kebaya, a traditional Malay outfit, and the tragic circumstances that led to him being orphaned.

Cast

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Supporting

Production crew

Production

Principal photography took 35 days, shooting was done entirely in Malaysia. Actor Bob Mercer had only 3 weeks to learn and memorise his lines in Malay.

Initially the owners of the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion were reluctant to have their premise used for filming. But after a series of meetings and much persuasion that lead them to better understand the concept of the movie, they finally allowed the crew and cast in.

The film's budget is an estimated RM1.5 million.

Awards and nominations

20th Malaysian Film Festival (2007)

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