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Abang Adik

Abang Adik

In This Cruel World, At Least I Have You.

20237.61h 55m

Overview

Abang and Adi are undocumented orphans living in present-day Malaysia. While the older brother, a deaf mute, has resigned himself to a life of poverty, his younger sibling burns with indignation. A brutal accident upsets the fragile balance of their relationship.

Directed by Jin Ong
Written by Jin Ong
Produced by Nicole Teoh, Pui-Yee Lam
Box OfficeBudget: $653KRevenue: $1.4M

Top Cast

Wu Kang-ren

Wu Kang-ren

Abang / Chen Ah-bang

Jack Tan

Jack Tan

Adik / Zhang Wen-di

Serene Lim

Serene Lim

Li Jia En

T

Tan Kim Wang

Ms. Money

Bront Palarae

Bront Palarae

Kamarul / Crime Boss

April Chan

April Chan

Xiao-su

Themes & Keywords

brotherpovertyorphancriminalsign languagesneo-noir

About Abang Adik

Abang Adik is a drama, crime film released in 2023 exploring themes of brother, poverty, orphan, criminal, sign languages, neo-noir. Directed by Jin Ong, it stars Wu Kang-ren, Jack Tan, Serene Lim. Abang and Adi are undocumented orphans living in present-day Malaysia. While the older brother, a deaf mute, has resigned himself to a life of poverty, his younger sibling burns with indignation. A brutal accident upsets the fragile balance of their relationship.

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