The Convert

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The Convert (2008)

Directed by Yasmin Ahmad

“It is in forgiving that we are forgiven”

Drama · 1h 24m

Two Malaysian sisters, Rohani and Rohana, run away from home to escape their wealthy father’s mistreatment. They find refuge in a small town where they get to know Brian Goh, a young Catholic schoolteacher. Brian is irresistibly attracted to the two girls. Impressed by their extraordinary courage in the face of adversity, their relationship forces him to confront the ghosts of his own childhood. Director Yasmin Ahmad explores the possibilities of emotional survival after being traumatised by loved ones. Through the wanderings of three lost souls who band together and console one another, Muallaf celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the coming to terms with the past.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Yasmin Ahmad
Writer
Yasmin Ahmad
Director of Photography
Low Keong
Editor
Affandi Jamaludin
Producer
Sheikh Munasar

Details

Original title
Muallaf
Release date
2008-08-15
Runtime
1h 24m
Genres
Drama
Original language
MS
Spoken languages
Tamil, English, Malay
Countries
Malaysia
Production
MHz Film