Sandiwara
“Endless plates. Endless possibilities.”
Cast
Reuben Kang Sunny Lau 
Michelle Yeoh
Credits
Written by: 
Sean Baker
Cinematography: Christopher Ripley
Music: Matthew Hearon-Smith
Editing: Sean Baker
Produced by: Alex Coco Areta Mak Samantha Quan
Plot
In a night market, five characters recount their own unique story and represent a facet of Malaysian culture rarely explored.
Sinekatalog’s take
A short set in a night market where five characters tell their stories, offering glimpses of Malaysian culture seldom seen on screen. The ensemble format suits the bustle of the setting. A curious, colorful watch for those who like cultural portraits.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.4 / 10 (284 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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