NINAVAU
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: Coming Soon (2025 - 2026)
: Malay, Kadazan , English (with English subtitles)
: 93 mins
: Drama
: Kristal Azmir Sdn Bhd & Le Mediator Studio
: Bebbra Mailin
: “Coming home after years away, a young Kadazan woman from East Malaysia negotiates the dilemmas of difference between her devout Catholic family and the Muslim she has now become”.
SYNOPSIS
Ninavau, a Kadazan based in West Malaysia, returns home to East Malaysia, Sabah for her sister’s wedding. Her family, staunch Catholics steeped in their traditions, sees her as a leading light of their community. However, having converted to Islam without their knowledge, Ninavau must convince them how this change of heart does not change her love for her family.
DIRECTOR'S BIO
Bebbra Mailin
Bebbra Mailin, born and raised in Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia - Sabah, holds a Master’s Degree in Communication (Screen Studies) from the University of Science Malaysia (USM).
She has made a mark in the film industry with award-winning short films like “EYE LOVE” (Best Film at Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival 2011) and “LANGAD DI ODU” (Best Film at Borneo Eco Film Festival 2012). Her documentary “RAPUH” was screened in Japan in 2016. Bebbra's short film “NINAVAU” won Best Short Film at MIFFEST 2019. In 2021, she produced “PREBET SAPU”, Malaysia's entry for the Oscars 2022. “NINAVAU” is her debut feature film.
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