Short film

Anak Omputeh

2025 · 15 min

A gentle, funny little slice of village life that unfolds with warmth and an easy, friendly rhythm.

Overview: A young Malay boy returns home after growing up overseas for 5 years. Through a slice-of-life series of comedic situations that take place upon his return, he slowly makes friends with the locals and even grows to become fond of the kampung.
How it feels: Warm, light, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Identity, friendship, family, coming-of-age
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: warmstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
friendship
family
coming-of-age
found family
Places: countryside
small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Genres: comedy
Directed by: Darwish Syahmi
Written by: Darwish Syahmi, Nadia Mushil
Starring: Karl Amry, Nazrief Nazri, Megat Sharizal, The Pretty Mamas, Haiqal Hazim, Abrar, Buhari, Haqqil
Cinematography: Vernice Kang
Runtime: 15 min
Country: Malaysia
Languages: English, Malay