NYIFF 2025-Simple Manusan

Simple Manusan

Director: Haran & Shobaan
Starring: Hindravel Chandra Bose, Mogan Chandra Dass, Shamini Ramasamy Braima Sivagnanam
Run time: 1 Hour 59 minutes
Language: Tamil
Year Made: 2022
Country: Malaysia

Synopsis:
A 32-year-old barber enjoys his modest life but struggles with a deep sense of loneliness,believing that marriage could fill the void. Under pressure from his family, friends, andsocietal expectations, he embarks on a quest to find the perfect partner, exploring avenuesranging from dating apps to traditional matchmakers. Despite his efforts, he faces a seriesof disappointments, rejections, and growing self-doubt. As his search spirals into frustration,he begins to wonder if the life he seeks is even possible, or if he's chasing an illusion that willforever remain out of reach

HARAN KAVERI
Haran Kaveri is a filmmaker based in Kuala Lumpur. He was trained in Film at Aswara, The National Arts University ofMalaysia. Haran is interested in telling raw, untold stories through the medium of Film.

SHOBAAN
Shobaan is a filmmaker based in Kuala Lumpur. Having worked on various shortfilms, music videos and some commercials, Metro Maalai was his debut feature film co-written and directed with Haran Kaveri. He particularly interested in exploring the genre of Neo-Noir in Malaysian settings and is a firm believer in creating an authentic and unique look and feel for Malaysian films.

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