Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Lau Kek-huat
Language ZH

Frequently Asked Questions

Absent without Leave was released on July 9, 2016.

The runtime of Absent without Leave is 1h 23m.

Absent without Leave is a Documentary movie.

Absent without Leave is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Absent without Leave was directed by Lau Kek-huat.

Absent without Leave is originally in Chinese.