The Tree Remembers
- Politics
- History
Synopsis
This story begins with a man’s portrait hanging in my family home in Malaysia. The identity of this man has always been a taboo, until one day I discovered it was my grandfather, whose identity was hidden from me because he was a member of the Malayan Communist Party. This is a journey to discover the secret history of my country through the eyes of my grandfather.
Director Statement
For 50 years, the racial conflict of 13 May incident remained a taboo in Malaysia. It marked the beginning of racism policies and practise whereas victims are forced to be in silence. This film dedicated to them. What the axe forgets, the tree remembers.
Festivals & Awards
2019 Singapore International Film Festival
2019 11th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival - Asian Competition
2019 Taipei Golden Horse Awards - Best Documentary Nomination
2019 Taipei Film Festival - Best Documentary, Best Sound Design, Best Music Nomination
Team
- Director
- Production
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