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Songlap
9.2
/10
185 Ratings

Synopsis

Brothers Am and Ad are involved in a baby-selling syndicate run by a woman known as Mama. As they progress, a friend’s sister, Hawa also becomes involved, and Ad can no longer turn a blind eye.

Our take

A bold entry in the Malaysian cinema circuit, Songlap weaves its story with rugged detail and emotional prowess, covering controversial issues like human trafficking, gambling and prostitution while still maintaining a meaningful tone. Its characters are finely developed and its story is gripping.