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Malaysian Director Chong Keat Aun Spotlights Abandoned Babies Crisis in Tokyo Selection ‘Pavane for an Infant’
'Snow in Midsummer' director Chong Keat Aun tackles Malaysia's controversial baby hatch programs and women's rights in Tokyo world premiering drama.
Malaysian director Chong Keat Aun ‘s latest feature “ Pavane for an Infant,” starring acclaimed actor Fish Liew, makes its world premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival, taking on the pressing social issue of abandoned babies and women’s rights in Malaysia. Liew, known for her roles in “Lazy Hazy Crazy,” “A Guilty Conscience” and “Anita,” leads the social drama that aims to resonate beyond Malaysian borders. “I will never forget the heartbreaking words of a female activist: ‘We work tirelessly day and night to save newborns, but many religious leaders accuse us of being a place that promotes incest.
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