Miffest 2026 | Taoyuan Film Festival 2026 | Asian Film Festival Barcelona 2026
Set in a conservative seaside village on Malaysia’s East Coast, Baga follows Jani and Melur, a young couple who dream of building a life together. When an unexpected pregnancy forces them to make difficult choices, Jani turns to the drug trade in search of a better future. Living amid poverty and addiction, they struggle to escape their circumstances and find a way towards a different life.
Ariff Zulkarnain is a Malaysian filmmaker whose TV series include One Cent Thief (2022) and Good Boys Go To Heaven (2026), both recognised by the industry. Baga marks his feature debut, continuing his focus on ordinary lives and social realities.
Skop Productions / Mm Square
