Absent without Leave
Originally released in 2016. Absent without Leave is a documentary film. directed by Kek-huat Lau. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
They sacrificed their lives fighting for the independence of their country, but their stories remain untold for 60 years. The story begins with a man’s portrait, which has been hanging for more than 30 years in an old wooden house where I was born and grew up in Perak, Malaysia. It’s long become a taboo that my families do not talk about this man, not even to bring up his name or his past. Eventually I found out he is my grandfather, who sacrificed his life fighting for Malaysia’s independence and decolonisation, but his and his comrades’ stories are excluded from history. This documentary set out to unveil the mysteries.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 9, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Absent without Leave about?
They sacrificed their lives fighting for the independence of their country, but their stories remain untold for 60 years. The story begins with a man’s portrait, which has been hanging for more t...
Who directed Absent without Leave?
Absent without Leave was directed by Kek-huat Lau.
How long is Absent without Leave?
Absent without Leave has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Absent without Leave released?
Absent without Leave was released on July 9, 2016 in theaters.