Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Haunted by somber visions, forensics photographer Adam retreats from the world, staying home and taking photos of his neighbors until he is dragged into another investigation by his best friend, the detective Man, who asks his help to solve a series of macabre ritual murders. At the same time, Adam’s seemingly innocuous pastime soon turns darker when he spies Iva, a young woman from Borneo. Smitten by her, he is soon entangled in her web of mystery and murder. As Adam is dragged further into Iva’s tribal world and Man delves deeper into his investigation, they discover the city’s mystical underground of shamans and supernatural beings.

The short film is an adaptation of Ninot Aziz’s Kirana: Dream After the Rose, which centres on Tun Fatimah, the last queen of Melaka. The story is not a straightforward retelling of Tun Fatimah, but instead features a modern twist. The setting of the plot takes place both in present-day Melaka and the use of visual effects aims to capture the city in all its glory during the 16th century.