Supermum () is a 2019 Malaysian Mandarin-language family drama film. The film follows as the adult siblings reunites when their old mother falls down, but they soon begins feuding one another for financial problems.
It is a tribute and dedication to the late veteran actress Lai Meng. It is released on 30 May 2019 in Malaysia.
Synopsis
The film begins with the elderly mother who falls down due to an accident. Her hospitalization brings her children and their families together, but the siblings soon begin feuding one another on financial issues. While some are pressured because of their condition, others just hope to live a simpler life. They choose to hurt each another and ignore the importance of being a family.
Cast
Eliza Wong, as mother
Remon Lim, as eldest daughter
Tan Kiong Ann, as eldest son
Wei Wei, as second daughter
Sam Loo, as youngest son
Rabbit Chen, as eldest son-in-law
Manne Chen, as eldest daughter-in-law
Sarah Tan Qin Lin, as granddaughter, from eldest daughter
Joey Leong, as granddaughter, from eldest son
Jaden Ng Eu-gene, as grandson, from second daughter
John Tan
Sanchia Chiu
Tan Hao Yen
Smyth Wong
Tony Ngu
Production
Filming took place in Cameron Highlands and Kuala Lumpur from June to August 2018. Most of the crew, including director Bjarne Wong, are from Sarawak. It was the final project and a tribute to the late Malaysian veteran actress Lai Meng, who had contributed to the local Chinese-language film industry.