Abang Adik, Special Film Screening

Join us for a powerful cinematic journey with "Abang Adik" this Saturday, April 6th 2024 at City Cineplex, City Mall Kota Kinabalu. A film shot in Malaysia and directed by a Malaysian!

Dive deep into the reality of statelessness in Malaysia and explore the human right to identity. Stay after the screening for an engaging Q&A session with distinguished guest where we'll discuss this critical social issue in Sabah.

Film Details

Country: Malaysia
Date: 2023
Genre: Drama
Length: 1h55m
Languages: Chinese, Cantonese, Malay
Subtitles: Malay, Chinese, English
Classification: P13
Director: Lay Jin Ong

Synopsis

Abang (older brother) and Adik (younger brother) are native Malaysians but have been living without identity papers. They are stranded in Pudu, which has an old wet market. They cannot enjoy the rights and benefits of ordinary citizens, nor can they apply for passports or bank accounts.

Abang, the older brother, was born mute and his only goal in life is to work hard and find a stable life. Adik, on the other hand, is unwilling to accept his fate and is involved in selling fake IDs to make a quick buck and move out with Abang. A kind and enthusiastic social worker named Jia En tries her best to help the brothers apply for legal IDs.

However, a fatal accident occurs, leaving Abang and Adik in dire straits once again.

Watch the trailer

Reserve your seat

• Free entry.
• RSVP by Thursday 4 April 2024.
• Please contact 011-1415 5805 to reserve your seat.

About ANAK

ANAK (Advocated for Non-discrimination and Access to Knowledge) is a grassroots organisation which aims to protect the rights of migrant, undocumented and stateless children. ANAK has worked with UN agencies, international NGOs and communities to provide: communication campaigns for health and human rights issues for non-citizen communities, distribution of food and health supplies, researching knowledge, attitude and behaviours. It also provides paralegal aid and advice on civil registration and advocates on issues relating to migration, non-documentation and statelessness.