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Guang (2018)

Guang poster
Original title
光
Directed by
Quek Shio Chuan
Genre
drama film
Country
Malaysia
Runtime
1h 28m
Rated
R15+
Rating
7.2 of 10 from 5 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

An autistic young man with a hidden musical talent struggles to find a job. His younger brother tries to support him while dealing with his own frustrations.

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What happens

Guang (Chinese: 光) is a 2018 Malaysian Mandarin-language drama film by Quek Shio Chuan. The film tells the story of an autistic young man with a hidden musical talent who struggles to find a job, and his relationship with his brother. It is released to critical acclaim, and is released on 6 November 2020 in China. It is based on the 2011 short film of the same name by the director. It was released in its home country Malaysia on 28 November 2018, and was subsequently released in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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