Drama

Pulang

A journey home

Directed by Kabir Bhatia

Year2024
Duration118 min
LanguageMalay
RatingPG-13

Subtitles: English, Mandarin

Synopsis

A powerful story of identity, belonging, and the unbreakable bonds of family that transcend time and distance.

Pulang tells the story of a Malaysian man who returns to his hometown after decades abroad, only to confront the memories and relationships he left behind. As he navigates the changed landscape of his youth and reconnects with aging family members, he must reconcile his modern identity with his cultural roots. The film explores themes of generational trauma, forgiveness, and what it truly means to come home.

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Cast

R

Remy Ishak

Ahmad

L

Lisa Surihani

Mira

D

Dato Jalaluddin Hassan

Pak Hassan

S

Sharifah Amani

Zura

Crew

K

Kabir Bhatia

Director

A

Ahmad Izham Omar

Producer

M

Mohd Noor

Cinematographer

H

Hardesh Singh

Editor

A

Aubrey Suwito

Composer

About the Director

Kabir Bhatia

Kabir Bhatia is an award-winning Malaysian filmmaker known for his emotionally resonant storytelling and visual poetry. With over 15 years in the industry, he has directed numerous critically acclaimed films that explore Malaysian identity and culture.

Screenings

March 15, 2026

7:00 PM

ACMI Cinema 1

Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3000

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March 16, 2026

2:00 PM

Palace Cinema Como

299 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141

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March 17, 2026

6:30 PM

Classic Cinemas Elsternwick

9 Gordon St, Elsternwick VIC 3185