Malam (2021) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2021, Malam is a policier, drame and thriller film directed by Leonard Yip, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. Jay, a young man haunted by a murder committed back home in Malaysia, is sent to a housing block marked for demolition in Singapore. There, in this uncanny and at times surreal setting, he meets elusive and resilient Hannah, the only female member of a toxic 'family' of criminals. Jay's presence disrupts the fragile alliances between occultist boss Seow, sociopathic thug Alan and disillusioned henchman Patrick. Jay and Hannah plan their escape with Seow's money but find themselves caught in an endless night of seduction, deadly violence, and betrayal. And when the sun comes up, it won't be over. 'Malam' plunges into a humid, seething underworld of sexual jealousy, perverse power struggles and Southeast Asian folklore. It is a contemporary and atmospheric thriller about the chance for hope in a deeply corrupted world.

Who’s in it. Malam stars Jean Goh as Hannah, Sijia Goh as Hannah, Vishnu Krishnan as Jay and Louis Wu Luoyi as Alan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Malam sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Malam page.

If you liked it. Fans of Malam tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, Le Parrain, 2e partie and The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir.