Aiman, a twelve-year-old boy spending his school holidays in George Town, struggles to learn his grandmother Ah Ma’s famous Nyonya laksa recipe while preparing for a local Heritage Day cooking challenge. Through long hours in the kitchen, grinding spices by hand and listening to Ah Ma’s stories, he slowly discovers that the true secret ingredient isn’t found in the pot, but in the memories...
During his school holidays, twelve-year-old Arif helps his grandfather, Tok Aki, pedal one of the last trishaws through the narrow streets of George Town. As they move slowly through the city, Arif learns that rushing makes people miss the small but meaningful details of life. Through stories, sounds, and shared moments, he discovers that growing up isn’t about moving faster—but about learning...
Eddy, a young boy living in the shadow of his family's legendary lantern-making reputation, finds himself struggling to connect with tradition at the bustling Thean Hou Temple. After discovering a mysterious, shimmering lantern made by his fisherman ancestor, Eddy embarks on a journey of trial and error to replicate the ancient "Sea-Silk" technique. Through this process, he moves beyond seeing...