Malaysian director Edmund Yeo is having a good year. Having had the world premier (as producer) of
The Second Life Of Thieves at the Busan International Film Festival, he follows this up with his directorial debut feature
River of Exploding Durians, This moody film based on a true account during a complicated time in Malaysia's history is in competition at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Synopsis and trailer after the jump.
A coastal town is turned upside down by the construction of a radioactive rare earth plant. An idealistic teacher and a group of high school students find themselves battling for the soul of their hometown. Based on real-life events, River of Exploding Durians is a sweeping tale of Malaysian history and its youth, where people are enveloped by politics and sadness while searching for love.