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Sanctuary

2004Movie1 h 26 min

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8

A slow-burning, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · background watch · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

A perpetual gambler wiling away his life in a pool hall, a dead-end copy shop worker and an old age home resident struggle to find a place to connect.

Feels like

  • Independent Drama
  • Character Study
  • Slice-of-Life
  • Melancholic
  • Urban Loneliness
  • Quiet Introspection
  • Human Connection
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Understated

Crew

Directed by
Ho Yuhang

Everyone

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Facts

October 9, 2004 · 1 h 26 min · Drama

Released
October 9, 2004
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Malay
Made in
Malaysia
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Sanctuary?"

Questions about Sanctuary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sanctuary?

PlexFawesomeCineverseTubi TV

In the United States, Sanctuary is free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Sanctuary worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 4.8).

Is Sanctuary plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Sanctuary in English?

Malay

No, it was made in Malay.