📍 The Cinema in the Arches Sunny has returned to Penang to shoot his new film about his family, without their knowledge. However he has run out of money and is struggling to shoot an essential scene. His sister, Hoon, comes by the film studio and discovers that he is shooting a warts and all film about their family. In the confrontation that follows, Sunny has an epiphany that illuminates and changes his perspective of his past. As part of celebrASIA 2026, this exciting film programme shines a spotlight on contemporary South East Asian cinema, bringing audiences a diverse collection of films that reflect the region’s creativity, culture and spirit. Featuring family-friendly stories, moving dramas, compelling documentaries and crowd-pleasing classics, the festival explores the experiences that unite us all: friendship, family, ambition, heritage and the importance of community. Through stories from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, audiences are invited to experience the richness of South East Asian storytelling on the big screen All films will be shown in their original language with English subtitles. Booking in advance is strongly recommended.

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