Yang Zi, a young girl living in the historic Clan Jetties of Penang, discovers a tin of vintage postcards from the 1950s belonging to her grandfather. Inspired by the images of a bygone era, she embarks on a photography project to recreate the old photos from the same locations today. Through her journey, she learns about the transformation of her community, uncovers the stories of past...
The Butterworth Ferry’s Farewell is a poignant, lyrical story that follows a multi-generational Malaysian family as they take the final voyage of the iconic Sri Melaka ferry across the Penang Strait. As the aging vessel makes its last journey from Butterworth to George Town, Ah Leng, her husband Ah Tuck, their daughter Nana, and young grandson Eddy are enveloped in waves of memory, love, and...
After her mother returns from Singapore emotionally distant and silent, eleven-year-old Emma begins walking the Teluk Duyung shoreline each evening, collecting seashells and uncovering mysterious notes left behind years ago by her mother’s childhood friends. With help from her friend Lily N, Emma pieces together clues that reveal the joyful, adventurous girl her mother once was. As the two bond...
In 1985 George Town, a curious boy named Arjun builds a simple kite from his late grandfather’s forgotten design, unknowingly reviving a cherished tradition from Penang’s 1957 independence celebrations. With the help of his friends—Eddy, Anna, Lily X, Bell, Lily N, Emma, Hyuga, Pye, and Alexis—he uncovers the powerful story behind the layang-langit kites, symbols of freedom and joy. Together...
When twelve-year-old Mei begins seeing a mysterious flickering lantern on the misty trails of Penang Hill - a light no one else can see - she teams up with her brave and curious friends to uncover its secret. Guided by clues from her late grandmother’s journal and a series of eerie yet gentle encounters, the children follow the ghostly light deep into the jungle, where they discover a century-old...