5 Malaysian Movies For You To Watch With Your Sayang This Valentine's Day
Local love stories perfect for a movie night!
If you're looking for something to watch with your cinta hati this Valentine's Day, this list has got you covered.
Here are some locally-made movies to get you in the feels:
1. Istanbul Aku Datang!
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Considered a Malaysian rom-com classic, Istanbul Aku Datang! takes the "...and they were roommates" trope to the next level.
Bubbly Dian travels all the way to Istanbul, Türkiye, to surprise her boyfriend, Azad, in hopes of getting him to propose to her. But things start to change when she meets Harris, an illustrator who values his solitude. The movie takes you on a romantic trip through Türkiye, with gorgeous scenery as part of the story. Coupled with a "will-they-won't-they" plotline, the movie will keep you on the edge of your seat till the end.
Istanbul Aku Datang! is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Watch the trailer here:
2. Thallipogathey
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You know those classic love stories where one of them loses their memory and the other works hard at getting them to fall in love again? Thallipogathey is exactly that.
Karthik, a farm owner, clicks instantly with Divya, but is soon met with one problem: Divya's short-term memory loss. Divya forgets the events that happen the day before, and Karthik has to work hard at trying to woo her over and over again, while fighting against Divya's protective friends and family to convince them that he truly loves her.
Thallipogathey is now showing in cinemas nationwide.
Watch the trailer here:
3. Sepi
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If you're into movies that depict different stories but are somehow connected to each other, Sepi is the one for you.
The romantic drama tells the story of Adam, a young chef who specializes in wedding cakes but has yet to find his own bride; Sufi, a shoe factory owner who runs miles every day to cope with the loss of his wife; and Imaan, a playwright who finds closure in her past and openings for her future in theatre. All three struggle through love, loss, and loneliness in their own ways, until a single dramatic event links them together and changes their lives forever.
Sepi is currently streaming on Netflix.
Watch the trailer here:
4. In My Heart
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When guilt overcomes Ah Le after a serious accident that leaves his brother, Ah Yuan, in a coma, he decides to stop playing music. He rekindles his passion upon entering university, and falls for Monster, an odd punk girl who plays in a band with him.
But when Ah Le decides to confess his love to Monster, something bad happens between them and Ah Le has to decide what to do in order to keep going.
In My Heart is a musical romantic drama that has gained popularity for featuring well-known Malaysian-Chinese classic and pop songs.
In My Heart is currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Watch the trailer here:
5. Talentime
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From the legendary director, the late Yasmin Ahmad, Talentime is a drama that deals with love, family, and grief. If you know Yasmin Ahmad from her tear-jerking movies and close-to-home PETRONAS advertisements, then you know what you're in for.
The movie is about a talent competition in a school that brings two individuals together: Mahesh, who is hearing impaired; and Melur, whose beautiful voice lands her as one of the seven finalists in the competition organised by Cikgu Adibah. There's also Hafiz, a singer and guitarist who struggles to divide his time between school, the talent show, and his ill mother.
Talentime is currently streaming on Netflix.
Watch the trailer here:
There's no better way to spend Valentine's Day than by supporting local talents!
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