CRAZE BELOW THE WIND
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: 2022
: Mandarin, Hakka, Malay
: 93 mins
: Comedy
: Froggy Planet Sdn Bhd
: Katak Chua Soo Min
: With both the police and loan sharks after him, Ah Long is forced to take Aisha — who has her wrist accidentally cuffed to his luggage — along on a dangerous journey to rescue his sister.
SYNOPSIS
Ah Long's sister is being held hostage, forcing him to deliver a package in exchange for her freedom. During the delivery, he realizes he's just a decoy, a distraction to help the real smuggler transport a specific piece of luggage. Desperate, Ah Long steals the luggage, unaware of its contents, planning to use it as leverage to save his sister from the loan sharks. However, things spiral out of control when he accidentally cuffs the luggage to Aisha, an influencer who just arrived in town to escape her manipulative agent. With no choice but to take her along, Ah Long and Aisha are thrust into a chaotic adventure across North Borneo Island, Sabah, racing to save his sister. In the end, they discover the luggage contains a baby orangutan.
DIRECTOR'S BIO
Katak
Chua Soon Min
Chua Soon Min, also known as Katak Chua, is an accomplished film director and producer with over 18 years of experience, specializing in feature films and regional storytelling. His notable works include “The Verge”, a Malaysia-China co-production, “Craze Below The Wind”, and “8 Bucks Tycoon” (2024).
Katak’s films often explore unique narratives that highlight Sabah’s culture and landscapes, establishing him as a key figure in promoting the region’s creative identity. As the founder of Froggy Planet, Katak nurtures local talent through independent productions and co-founded Filmcamp, fostering filmmaking among students. From 2017 to 2023, he served as president of KKFVA, driving the growth of Sabah’s film industry. His leadership extended to roles within FINAS and the Sabah Creative Economy & Innovation Centre. In 2023, he further boosted the region’s production infrastructure by launching a Sabah branch for Cinerent, Asia’s leading film equipment company.