Abang Adik
Abang Adik (Malay: 'Abang Adik'; Chinese: 富都青年, lit. 'Pudu Youngsters') is a 2023 Malaysian neo-noir drama film written and directed by Jin Ong in his directorial debut. The film tells the story of a pair of undocumented orphans in Malaysia, Abang (Wu Kang-ren), a deaf mute person and his indignified younger brother Adik (Jack Tan) who struggle in a poverty-stricken and crime-ridden environment. Serene Lim, April Chan, Tan Kim Wang, and Bront Palarae appear in supporting roles.
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| Directed by | Jin Ong |
| Written by | Jin Ong |
| Produced by | Angelica Lee Alex C. Lo |
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| Cinematography | Kartik Vijay |
| Edited by | Soo Mun Thye |
| Music by | Ryota Katayama |
Production company | mm2 Entertainment |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Languages | Chinese Cantonese Malay |
| Budget | $653,000 |
| Box office | $3.48 million |
Abang Adik received critical acclaim upon its release–particularly for its writing, story, and for the performance of Wu Kang-ren. The movie was a surprise box office success in Taiwan, earning over $4 million during its initial theatrical run. The film went on to receive multiple award nominations, including seven Golden Horse Awards nominations, with Wu Kang-ren winning Best Actor.