Movie

Menantu Bilal

2017

A light, warm comedy about family bonds and cultural clashes, with gentle humour and a cosy village atmosphere.

Overview: # Menantu Bilal (The Daughters-in-Law of Bilal) The film depicts the antics of three daughters-in-law: Marlisa from Negeri Sembilan, Normala from Penang, and Norain from Terengganu, each trying to win the hearts of their in-laws with their own approach. Bilal Brahim and Mak Esah are respected figures and serve as the village residents' go-to people for advice and complaint resolution. From problems involving chickens and ducks to matters of family disputes, they manage to resolve everything. The couple has three sons: Rahim and Rahman who live in Kuala Lumpur, while Rashid lives with them. All three decide to marry simultaneously with their respective partners from three different states. Chaos ensues when they welcome Ramadan for the first time and prepare for Eid celebrations. The daughters-in-law compete to win the hearts of Lebai Brahim and Mak Esah, scrambling to cook even though some of them don't know how to cook and are forced to learn through recipe books and other methods.
How it feels: Warm, light, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Family, love, identity, trauma
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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