The Convert

Release Date: 2008-08-15

Overview: Two Malaysian sisters, Rohani and Rohana, run away from home to escape their wealthy father’s mistreatment. They find refuge in a small town where they get to know Brian Goh, a young Catholic schoolteacher. Brian is irresistibly attracted to the two girls. Impressed by their extraordinary courage in the face of adversity, their relationship forces him to confront the ghosts of his own childhood. Director Yasmin Ahmad explores the possibilities of emotional survival after being traumatised by loved ones. Through the wanderings of three lost souls who band together and console one another, Muallaf celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the coming to terms with the past.

Rating: 6 / 10

Cast

Sharifah Amani

as Rohani

Sharifah Aleysha

as Rohana

Brian Yap

as Brian Goh

Tony Savarimuthu

as Brother Anthony

Rahim Razali

as Datuk

Crew

Yasmin Ahmad - Director
Yasmin Ahmad - Writer
Rosnah Mohd Kassim - Executive Producer
Mazlan Abdul Latiff - Executive Producer
Ujang - Executive Producer

Reviews

Alunauwie:

Muallaf presents an intriguing concept of spiritual exploration, but its execution falls short with shallow conflicts and unclear focus. Despite a systematic storyline, weak character development and ...