Return to Nostalgia(2015)
Return to Nostalgia Synopsis
Local filmmaker Woo Ming Jin and his crew traversed across Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore to find 'Seruan Merdeka' (1947) - the first film made in Malaya post-WWII, and also the first film in the history of Malaysian cinema to feature a biracial cast of Malays and Chinese. While tracking the film's whereabouts, Woo met many locals along the way, whom he interviewed in an effort to find out more about the country's history.
Return to Nostalgia (2015) is a documentary film directed by Woo Ming Jin, released on October 4, 2015 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Iedil Putra, Jasmine Suraya Chin, Sam Chong and Woo Ming Jin.
- Director:
- Woo Ming Jin
- Producers:
- Teo Wey Yinn, Lim Ying Xian
- Cinematographer:
- Tan Teck Zee
- Production:
- Greenlight Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Return to Nostalgia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Iedil Putra
as Lieutenant Rashid
Jasmine Suraya Chin
as Zaharah
- Sam Chong
Sam Chong
as Captain Tanaka
Woo Ming Jin
as Self
Amir Muhammad
as Self
- Mustafar A. R.
Mustafar A. R.
as Self
Hassan Muthalib
as Self
- Karen Chan
Karen Chan
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Woo Ming Jin, produced by Teo Wey Yinn and Lim Ying Xian.
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Return to Nostalgia – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Return to Nostalgia?
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The main cast of Return to Nostalgia (2015) includes Iedil Putra, Jasmine Suraya Chin, Sam Chong, Woo Ming Jin and Amir Muhammad. The film was directed by Woo Ming Jin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return to Nostalgia released?
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Return to Nostalgia was released on October 4, 2015 and runs for 53m.