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The Story of Southern Islet

The Story of Southern Islet

20216.61h 45m

Overview

Cheong, a Chinese man, falls sick after a row with his neighbour. His wife Yan is desperately looking for a remedy to cure her husband. Throughout the journey, Yan endures strange encounters and unearthly experiences. Finally, Yan is convinced that she should seek help from the village shaman. Mysteries, legends and shamanism surround Yan with unknowns yet to be solved.

Directed by Keat Aun Chong
Written by Keat Aun Chong
Produced by Hui Bee Lim
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Top Cast

Jojo Goh

Jojo Goh

Yan

S

Season Chee

Cheong

H

Hong Herr Wong

An

W

Wei Hern Teoh

Biao

L

Ling Tang

Aunty Loy

Pearlly Chua

Pearlly Chua

Aunty Kaew Kaew

K

Kok Hin Kuan

Nam

M

Mei-Sim Hoon

Princess Keriang

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Themes & Keywords

ritualbased on myths, legends or folkloreshamanism

About The Story of Southern Islet

The Story of Southern Islet is a fantasy, drama, horror film released in 2021 exploring themes of ritual, based on myths, legends or folklore, shamanism. Directed by Keat Aun Chong, it stars Jojo Goh, Season Chee, Hong Herr Wong. Cheong, a Chinese man, falls sick after a row with his neighbour. His wife Yan is desperately looking for a remedy to cure her husband. Throughout the journey, Yan endures strange encounters and unearthly experiences. Finally, Yan is convinced that she should seek help from the village shaman. Mysteries, legends and shamanism surround Yan with unknowns yet to be solved.

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