Moon Over Malaya movie poster

Moon Over Malaya

January 1, 1958 1h 44m

Originally released in 1958. Moon Over Malaya is a drama/romance film. directed by Phani Majumdar.

Starring Paul Chang Chung, Hung Chiang, and Zaiton

Synopsis

Adapted from an original novel titled Fatimah《花蒂玛》by Chua Boon Hean, 'Sri Menanti' is a poignant portrayal of an intercultural romance inhibited by racial prejudice and segregation, religious conservatism, and repressive social mores. The film stars Malay actress Zaiton and Hong Kong actor Paul Chang as the star-crossed lovers who seek in the Other not only connection and acceptance but also escape and freedom. Released in both Malay and Mandarin-dubbed versions, the film was unprecedented in the Singapore film industry for casting both local Malay and Hong Kong Chinese film stars.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1958 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
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Language MS Original language
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Country Malaysia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
MS

Production Companies

  • Malay Film Productions Ltd.
  • Shaw Brothers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moon Over Malaya about?

Adapted from an original novel titled Fatimah《花蒂玛》by Chua Boon Hean, 'Sri Menanti' is a poignant portrayal of an intercultural romance inhibited by racial prejudice and segregation, relig...

Who directed Moon Over Malaya?

Moon Over Malaya was directed by Phani Majumdar.

How long is Moon Over Malaya?

Moon Over Malaya has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was Moon Over Malaya released?

Moon Over Malaya was released on January 1, 1958 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Moon Over Malaya?

The main cast of Moon Over Malaya includes Paul Chang Chung, Hung Chiang, Zaiton.