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The Convert

6.0/10
TMDB2 votes
Original: 84 min

Two Malaysian sisters, Rohani and Rohana, run away from home to escape their wealthy father’s mistreatment. They find refuge in a small town where they get to know Brian Goh, a young Catholic schoolteacher. Brian is irresistibly attracted to the two girls. Impressed by their extraordinary courage in the face of adversity, their relationship forces him to confront the ghosts of his own childhood. Director Yasmin Ahmad explores the possibilities of emotional survival after being traumatised by loved ones. Through the wanderings of three lost souls who band together and console one another, Muallaf celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the coming to terms with the past.

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About The Convert

It is in forgiving that we are forgiven

The Convert (2008) is a film in the drama genres. Directed by . The cast includes Sharifah Amani, Sharifah Aleysha, Brian Yap, Tony Savarimuthu.

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Original language
Runtime
84 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Malaysia
Production companies
MHz Film
Directors
Writers
Yasmin Ahmad

The Convert cast & characters

Audience reviews

6.0/10 from 2 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

Alunauwie

TMDB member review

Muallaf presents an intriguing concept of spiritual exploration, but its execution falls short with shallow conflicts and unclear focus. Despite a systematic storyline, weak character development and disjointed scenes hinder emotional impact. The film raises more questions than it answers, leaving viewers with an ambiguous and rushed ending. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and …

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Muallaf presents an intriguing concept of spiritual exploration, but its execution falls short with shallow conflicts and unclear focus. Despite a systematic storyline, weak character development and disjointed scenes hinder emotional impact. The film raises more questions than it answers, leaving viewers with an ambiguous and rushed ending. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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What is The Convert about?

Two Malaysian sisters, Rohani and Rohana, run away from home to escape their wealthy father’s mistreatment. They find refuge in a small town where they get to know Brian Goh, a young Catholic schoolteacher. Brian is irresistibly attracted to the two girls. Impressed by their extraordinary courage in the face of adversity, their relationship forces him to confront the ghosts of his own childhood. Director Yasmin Ahmad explores the possibilities of emotional survival after being traumatised by loved ones. Through the wanderings of three lost souls who band together and console one another, Muallaf celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the coming to terms with the past.

Who stars in The Convert?

Sharifah Amani, Sharifah Aleysha, Brian Yap, Tony Savarimuthu, Rahim Razali, Ning Baizura. See the cast cards above for character names.

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