The Darkest Night
The Darkest Night

The Darkest Night (2019)

None | Taiwan, Malaysia | Hokkien, Mandarin, Malay | 19 min
Directed by: Tze Wei Toh
N/A

In1980s, Zhen Xi Primary School was forced to close by the government because of the small number of people. The school's principal, LIN Cai Liang, had no choice but to leave school. Gradually, there are often Malay officials in uniform in the village. They lobbied day after day in various households, hoping that they would move their children to the Malay school in the next village to continue school. Many parents are worried about their children's education. Ming Xia is not willing to go to Malay school. Ming Xia hopes that the principal can reopen Zhen Xi Primary School after get the seal back.

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Release Date

Malaysia
(SeaShorts Film Festival)
2019-09-27
Taiwan
(Golden Harvest Awards & Short Film Festival)
2020-03-21

Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Darkest Night
(Original title)
铁树开了花
China (Mandarin title)
鐵樹開了花
Hong Kong (Mandarin title)
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Unrated
Violence & Gore
Unrated
Profanity
Unrated
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unrated
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Unrated