The Dalang's Tale
2021, Malay. Directed by Irwan Junaidy & Maizura Abas & Atiqah Mohd Abu Bakar.
Two stories intertwine: one of a workaholic father and his growing impatience with his young son as they make their way to a wayang kulit show and the other of a man who dotes on his son but secretly inflicts acts of abuse on his wife before he disappears after a violent incident.
- Runtime
- 0h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malay
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- Released
- 16 March 2021
- Country
- Malaysia
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The Dalang's Tale runs 7 minutes (0h 7m).
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The Dalang's Tale isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 March 2021. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dalang's Tale?
If you liked The Dalang's Tale, try Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure, Hilda and the Mountain King, Wind.
Who directed The Dalang's Tale?
The Dalang's Tale (2021) was directed by Irwan Junaidy and Maizura Abas and Atiqah Mohd Abu Bakar.