Hanyut stars Australian actor Peter OBrien, a Dutch trader obsessed with finding gold in the Malaysian jungle. The film also focuses on his strained relationship with wife Mem (Sofea Jane) and daughter Nina (Diana Danielle).
The RM18mil epic period piece from the renowned filmmaker needs additional funds from FINAS for domestic marketing and promotions purposes.
It’s not easy being U-Wei Haji Saari. At a press conference in Kuala Lumpur last week, the prolific 60-year-old filmmaker recounted his troubles with the local film industry.
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