Plot — 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 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.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2016 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | Chinese |
| Runtime | 83 min |
Absent without Leave — FAQ
Is Absent without Leave worth watching? 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 wo
Who directed Absent without Leave? Directed by Lau Kek-huat.
Where can I stream Absent without Leave? Streaming availability for Absent without Leave is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Absent without Leave release? It released in 2016.
