Malaysian film 'Abang Adik' makes history with 3 wins at Udine Film Festival


This is the first time in the festival's history that a SouthEast Asian film receives the top three prizes at the same time. Photo: Alice BL Durigatto

The first feature film directed by Jin Ong titled Abang Adik has won three top prizes at Far East Film Festival, held in Udine, Italy.

It won the Golden Mulberry audience award, the Black Dragon Critics’ prize, and the White Mulberry Award for best first feature.

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