Finas sends Redha to the Oscars, representing Malaysia

In Redha, June Lojong and Namron play parents to autistic child Daniel (Harith Haziq).

Redha, a Malaysian film that revolves around an autistic child and his family, has been chosen by Finas to represent the country in the Foreign Language Film category of the 89th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California.

The film, directed by Tunku Mona Riza, has already won a string of international awards including a best actress nod for June Lojong at the World Premieres Film Festival in Manila, the Philippines in July. Redha is also set to represent Malaysia in the 4th Casa Asia Film Week in Barcelona and the 10th Asia Pacific Screen Awards in Brisbane, Australia.