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SYNOPSIS

Upon the discovery that their only son Danial is autistic, Alina and Razlan’s world crumbles as they struggles to confront the harsh realities of raising a child disabled by a condition they hardly knew about. Rezlan’s inability to accept the truth causes friction within the family, but Alina’s perseverance and maternal instinct help wade through the difficult times in raising Danial.

With her sister and close friend by her side, they may have found a way to improve Danial’s quality of life until a tragic accident causes the family to re-think its strategy.

Directed By: Tunku Mona Riza
Country: Malaysia
Year: 2016
Runtime: 115 minutes
Language: Malay
Rating: NC16

SCREENING INFO

Stream Online*
22nd May 2021 (Mon) to 30th May 2021 (Sun)**

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*Online film screening is only available for 48 hours upon activation
**Feature film must be watched by 30th May 2021 (Sun), 11.59pm

PANEL CONVERSATION

Caregiving For Persons With Special Needs

As they juggle new demands arising from the pandemic on top of their everyday responsibilities, COVID-19 has been a trying time for many caregivers for persons with special needs. At the peak of the Circuit Breaker, where schools and community services were closed and stay-at-home restrictions were mandated, caregivers often find themselves experiencing a heightened level of stress as they lack avenues for respite and alternative care.

In this panel conversation, we will better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on caregivers for persons with special needs, and share practical ways to mitigate caregivers’ strain. We will also be sharing tips on what caregivers can do to safeguard their own mental well-being.

TIME & LOCATION

Live Stream on watch.smhff.com
30th May 2021 (Sun) | 3.30pm^

^Live stream starts strictly at 3.30pm. A recorded version will be available by the end of recording day until 6 June (Sun), 11.59pm.

SHORT FILM PAIRING

Little Stars

SYNOPSIS

Little Stars tells the surprisingly life-affirming stories of young people living with life-limiting illnesses. Against the odds these youngsters are making the most of every moment thanks to the support of their loved ones, working in harmony with passionate ‘palliative care’ teams. In this short film, we will meet Jessica and her family in Hospice (Singapore) and little Joseph and his mother Fiona (United Kingdom).

2016 Impact Docs Award Winner for Award of Merit
2015 The Indie Fest Winner for Award of Merit

BOOK PAIRING

Ordinary Stories in an Extraordinary World

SYNOPSIS

This book tells the stories of a boy with autism living in a world he views in his own, special way. His take on the routines of daily life would seem, to most people, a plunge into an extraordinary world of the unexpected and inexplicable. As seen through his sister’s eyes, the stories chronicle his growing-up years, and his adventures and misadventures – the quirky, the funny and the downright miraculous. It is also a sharing of the little-known, yet engaging, stories of individuals with special needs and other unsung heroes: their families, teachers and doctors.

PRICE

$18.90

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