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Fly by Night

a Film by Zahir Omar

Synopsis

Zahir Omar’s directorial debut feature “Fly by Night” takes us to a familiar territory of a genre cinema, but in a less threadbare setting of Kuala Lumpur’s underworld. Visually engaging, with a good job of the ensemble cast, it puts the viewer in a proper mood straightaway: catchy blues tunes flow, and the camera gives us a dynamic ride through the nighttime streets of the city, illuminated by the neon lights of the opening credits.
REVIEW by THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

Film Info

  • Production companies: Another Planet, Jazzy Pictures, Plush Cast: Sunny Pang, Jack Tan, Fabian Loo, Eric Chen, Bront Palarae, Frederick Lee, Ruby Yap, Pearlly Chua, Joyce Harn, Shuan Chen, Sarah Lian, Joko Anwar Director: Zahir Omar Screenwriters: Ivan Yeo, Frederick Bailey, Zahir Omar Producers: Mo Bahir, Leonard Tee Executive producers: Perin Petrus, Farouk Aljoffrey, Joanne Goh Director of photography: Low Soon Keong Production designer: Nick Wong Editor: Dom Heng Music: Zane Casting: Esther Teh
LANGUAGE
Mandarin, Malay, Cantonese
YEAR
2018
"A modicum of success for first-time director Zahir Omar’s Fly by Night, a bloody, vivid, polished crime thriller with style to burn and a grim, fatalistic heart, and which adheres to its genre conventions while managing to make them seem fresh and unpredictable."
—  Elizabeth Kerr
Sarah at the Malaysian debut at MBO Cinemas.
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    We all got dressed up for @roshanvaliram’s birth We all got dressed up for @roshanvaliram’s birthday celebrations last night! Pulled this gown by @syomirizwagupta out of my closet to dress in theme! (Thank God it still fits!) 

It was so good to connect with so many faces I haven’t seen in ages and the best thing about friendships are the laughter, the connection and how they bring out the best in you. 

In isolation, we learn how to connect with ourselves but in communities we learn how to connect with others. When we learn how celebrate one another, we give ourselves the permission to celebrate us. ❤️

Happy birthday Roshan! 

#allineedislove
    In bed before midnight. 😴 In bed before midnight. 😴
    A celebration of new beginnings! @supparetreat has A celebration of new beginnings! @supparetreat has a new space that we are sharing with @wondrouscurations! Can’t wait to share more with all of you. But first, let’s eat more cake!! ✨✨✨

#supparetreat #wondrouscurations
    This year has been memorable for many reasons and This year has been memorable for many reasons and it has been the year where I have introduced more self-acceptance in my journey. The feeling of lack and the needing to compare has faded into the opportunity to celebrate joy. 

By the act of surrender and flowing into alignment, the gift of abundance has been more evident than ever. Whatever I do to give comes back ten-fold through friendships, relationships and partnerships. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to close out my birthday and give a treat to those who don’t often feel celebrated. I wanted to share my blessings with them. 

Thank you @mykyochon for helping me organise, @ngohub.asia for helping me discover @destinywelfare and @nadiahnasirr / @heyjnrjh for being a part of this. 

More importantly thank you to Irene for offering these children a solid education during these formative years. 

Everyone remembers kindness and it is never a random act. ❤️

#slaywithkindness #destinywelfarecentre
    Jessie: Ewwww get away, I don’t want to take you Jessie: Ewwww get away, I don’t want to take your stupid photos. 

Me: C’mon just like we practiced! 

Jessie: Fine, just a smiling one and I’m out! 

😂😂😂

#jessiesgirl #rescuedog #fosterfail
    I’m reminded it’s a Public Holiday today, I ma I’m reminded it’s a Public Holiday today, I may or may not be walking around like this…taking drink orders. 😂 

“Teh Ais satu!”
    These aunties are getting old! Esp when 10:30pm is These aunties are getting old! Esp
when 10:30pm is time for bedtime. Thanks ladies for the little treat and redefining “old” at this age! 😂😂😂😂 #goldencircle
    Licks to atone for living rent free and opening my Licks to atone for living rent free and opening my presents. 😒
    Oh gosh! I was feeling the love yesterday from fri Oh gosh! I was feeling the love yesterday from friends and family. I felt so grateful to have everyone in my life, especially those who have taken the time to send birthday wishes. The pink candle represents the last year of this decade for me! So it was indeed a special one. My friends know me best when it comes down to being celebrated on my special day! How can one complain when there is an abundance of love being showered over me. Thank you for one of the best birthdays yet! 🥰🥰🥰 

#donttellmom
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    Sarah Lian is at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

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    We all got dressed up for @roshanvaliram’s birthday celebrations last night! Pulled this gown by @syomirizwagupta out of my closet to look the part! (Thank God I still fit!) It was so good to connect with so many faces I haven’t seen in ages and the best thing about friendships are the laughter, the connection and how they bring out the best in you. In isolation, we learn how to connect with ourselves but in communities we learn how to connect with others. When we learn how celebrate one another, we give ourselves the permission to celebrate us. ❤️Happy birthday Roshan! #allineedislove ... See MoreSee Less

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    A celebration of new beginnings! @supparetreat has a new space that we are sharing with @wondrouscurations! Can’t wait to share more with all of you. But first, let’s eat more cake!! ✨✨✨#supparetreat #wondrouscurations ... See MoreSee Less

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