‘I've seen it 5 times’: Garden Of Evening Mists author wowed by film adaptation

Taiwan-based, Malaysian actress Lee Sinje, best known for her work in The Eye, relishes the chance to tell a Malaysian story. Photos: Handout

It is only natural for an author, whose book is being brought to life on the big screen, to feel nervous about the tweaks and changes that must come with any cinematic adaptation.

Will the film stay true to the book’s events? Will it honour its spirit?