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Filmmaker Explores Identity in Malaysian By-Election Drama

3/19/2026

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Story summary

Tan Ce Ding, the filmmaker behind Somewhere in the South, follows Boon in a Malaysian town as he dons a tiger mascot during a by-election.
The experience gives him purpose but shows system values the role over his identity.
Anthony Chen, the film's producer, is attached to the project, among 17 at the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, and Edward Lim, the producer, emphasizes global partnerships to extend its reach.

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Story summary

Tan Ce Ding, the filmmaker behind Somewhere in the South, follows Boon in a Malaysian town as he dons a tiger mascot during a by-election.
The experience gives him purpose but shows system values the role over his identity.
Anthony Chen, the film's producer, is attached to the project, among 17 at the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, and Edward Lim, the producer, emphasizes global partnerships to extend its reach.