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Abang Adik

2023Movie1 h 55 min

CrimeDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about family and society.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

In This Cruel World, At Least I Have You.

Abang and Adi are undocumented orphans living in present-day Malaysia. While the older brother, a deaf mute, has resigned himself to a life of poverty, his younger sibling burns with indignation. A brutal accident upsets the fragile balance of their relationship.

Feels like

  • Malaysian Cinema
  • Social Inequality
  • Brotherhood
  • Orphan's Story
  • Contemporary Drama
  • Family Struggles
  • Emotional Impact
  • Poverty and Indignation

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Jin Ong
Written by
Jin Ong
Produced by
Nicole Teoh, Pui-Yee Lam
Music by
Ryota Katayama, Wen Hung

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Facts

December 1, 2023 · 1 h 55 min · Violence

Released
December 1, 2023
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
cn, Malay
Made in
Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan
Budget
$653,000
Box office
$1 million
Available in
130 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Abang Adik?"

Questions about Abang Adik

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Abang Adik?

Netflix

In the United States, Abang Adik streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Abang Adik worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Abang Adik plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Abang Adik in English?

ChinesecnMalay

No, it was made in Chinese, with some cn and Malay.