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Mother Bhumi is set along the border between Malaysia and Thailand and centers on Hong Im, a widow living within an agricultural community where healing rituals and folk beliefs remain deeply woven into everyday life. When a government land acquisition project threatens to disrupt the peace of the valley, Hong Im gradually becomes a spiritual anchor for villagers facing the loss of their homeland. As the struggle unfolds, ancient rituals, collective memory, and spiritual beliefs intertwine, blurring the boundary between reality and myth. Through its poetic pacing and hauntingly mystical atmosphere, the film further reflects director Chong Keat Aun’s ongoing interest in memory, cultural identity, and communities existing on the margins of modern society.
Chong Keat Aun (born in 1979) is a Malaysian director and screenwriter. Before turning to cinema, he worked extensively in theatre and performance art, experiences that have strongly shaped the visually rich staging and distinctive rhythm of his films. His debut feature, The Story of Southern Islet, earned him the award for Best New Director at the 2020 Golden Horse Awards. His follow-up feature, Snow in Midsummer, was selected for the Orizzonti section of the Venice International Film Festival. Chong Keat Aun’s films often blend social realism with Southeast Asian spiritual beliefs and folk traditions, creating a cinematic world that is both haunting and deeply rooted in regional cultural identity.
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