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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.




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






= Main

=
Ramli Hassan as Latiff
Vanida Imran as Azizah
Bob Mercer as John Reynolds
Samantha Schubert as Davina Reynolds




= Supporting

=
Zahim Albakri as Hoggy
Sabera Shaik as Amber
Fauziah Nawi as Makcik
Elaine Daly as Nurul
Patrick Teoh as Loong
Jo Kukathas as Shanti
Sham Sunder as Maniam
Paula Malai Ali as Dorothy Chapman
Stuart Payne as David Chapman
Mohd Afif Abdul Halim as young Latiff
Farah Ahmad as dancer 1




Production crew


Producers: Andre Berly and Ramli Hassan
Original Music: Abbs Abdali
Cinematography: Raja Muhkriz Raja Ahmad
Film Editing: Kate James
Sound Department: Vincent Poon and Alex Thong
Visual Effects: Jamie Hediger and Michelle Hunt
Digital Producer: Jonathan Dixon
Music-score engineer/technician: Matthew J Clinch




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)

Best Film
Best Actress - Vanida Imran (WON)
Best Actor - Ramli Hassan
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Zahim Albakri
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Samantha Schubert
Best Sound Effects - Addaudio Ex. (WON)
Best Costume Designer/ Garment - Shamsu Yusof (WON)
Best Poster (WON)
Best Cinematography - Raja Mukhriz Raja Ahmad Kamaruddin
Best Original Music Score - S. Atan
Best Original Theme Song - S. Atan




External links


The Red Kebaya at IMDb
Review: A Sentimental, Contemporary Malaysian Story
Filem "The Red Kebaya" meningkatkan Industri Pakaian tradisi Kebaya

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