Ixora Roselle

Ninavau, a Kadazan based in West Malaysia, returns home to East Malaysia, Sabah for her sister’s wedding. Her family, deeply rooted in tradition and community values, sees her as a source of pride and a symbol of continuity. However, Ninavau carries with her a personal transformation that she has yet to share.

This story was adapted by true event when the Japanese soldier was do a mass killing onto 176 local people on 21th January 1944 in Petagas. The local people consist of the member from Kinabalu Gerila. From that day, there were tribute ceremony every year to commemorate the heroes who sacrifice their life by the government of Sabah during the Hero’s Day (Hari Pahlawan). Set in the aftermath of World War Two which had a devastating effect on Sabah. Three boys, Akak, Tobob, and Iko, seek vengeance for the 177 members of the Kinabalu Guerrillas that died at the hands of the Japanese occupiers on 21st January 1944 in Petagas, Sabah.