Cenduai

A slow, uneasy folk tale that lingers on superstition and shame, leaving a quiet sense of dread.

Directed by

Dato Jurey Latiff Rosli

Starring

Syazwan Zulkifly, Wafariena Roslan, Fathil Dani

Overview

This story is about the superstitious practice of using cenduai love oil which can make the face of the person who uses it become beautiful. Chalit was born with physical and facial deformities. The disability is believed to stem from a curse on his mother's lineage that has lasted for centuries. Midwife Esah is threatened to keep this condition secret.

How it feels

Dark, eerie, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, fate, isolation, family

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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