The Story of Southern Islet

Apr 2, 2021

1h 45m

★ 6.4

Overview

Cheong, a Chinese man, falls sick after a row with his neighbour. His wife Yan is desperately looking for a remedy to cure her husband. Throughout the journey, Yan endures strange encounters and unearthly experiences. Finally, Yan is convinced that she should seek help from the village shaman. Mysteries, legends and shamanism surround Yan with unknowns yet to be solved.

Genres

Fantasy

Drama

Horror

Production Companies

Asteri Production

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Cast

Yan

Jojo Goh

Cheong

Season Chee

Hong Herr Wong

Biao

Wei Hern Teoh

Aunty Loy

Ling Tang

Aunty Kaew Kaew

Pearlly Chua

Nam

Kok Hin Kuan

Princess Keriang

Mei-Sim Hoon

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