Barbarian Invasion: Malaysian New Wave’s return to self
about 30 months ago (11/23/2021)
Barbarian Invasion: Malaysian New Wave's return to self | ArtsEquator Thinking and Talking about Arts and Culture in Southeast Asia ArtsEquator Viewpoints Courtesy of SGIFF November 24, 2021 By Fiona Lee (1,330 words, 4-minute read) While watching his pupil spar, the martial arts master instructs, “Trust your instinct, feel your own body. Only then you can express yourself…” “Sifu,” the pupil replies, “What is myself?” The scene above captures the premise of Barbarian Invasion , a film written and directed by Tan Chui Mui, who also plays its lead role. The film follows the comeback of the critically acclaimed actress, Moon Lee, whose career has been on hiatus since the birth of her son and an acrimonious divorce with her husband.