Zaiton: Ceritaku

A heartfelt and somber portrayal of a singer's rise and fall, anchored by emotional performances and a lingering sense of loss.

Directed by

Esma Daniel

Genres

Drama, Music

Starring

Nadia Aqilah, Sahronizam Noor, Karl Shafek

Tagline

Even if i come back from the dead i will sing again [Mati hidup balik pun aku nak nyanyi juga]

Overview

film adaptation of the biography "Zaiton: Ceritaku". The film tells the life story of primadonna Zaiton Sameon, whose name used to be a household name once upon a time. Known for her song "Menaruh Harapan", the singing sensation was at the height of her career when a tragic incident befell her in the year 1990, which led to the downfall of her popularity and the death of her son Irwan.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, identity, family, music

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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