The Kid from the Big Apple

It’s the end of my mid semester break. I would like to say that it was really an enjoyable break as I’ve rest well and relaxed my mind from the busy routine which I encountered every day since the beginning of the semester. As what people always say; short break is for a longer journey. “The Kid from the Big Apple”. A recent movie that I had watched and I would strongly recommend it to all the younger generations. This film was entirely shot in Malaysia took home four awards in total for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Writing and Best Newcomers.

The film is all about Sarah, a little girl who lives and is raised in New York. When she visits Malaysia for the very first time, she finds her view on the world changing as she spends her time with her deeply conservative grandfather, Gen. She also learns that cultural tradition is the reason why her grandfather and her mother, Sophia, have not seen each other since she was born.

Nowadays, elders see the younger generations as eyesores because of their overly 'westernized' behavior and poor moral's. Whilst the youngsters on the other hand, have no time for their elders, who to them seem belong in a museum. Sadly, this is a growing global phenomenon. It is the director's intent to tell this tale in a witty, comical manner and in doing so, hoping that this little slice of life will touch the audiences' heart.