Margaret Joseph Liaw

Mel returns to her old longhouse to take care of her niece, but mysterious things begin to happen upon her arrival, eventually leading to the appearance of the ‘koklir’—a frightening spirit with a thirst for vengeance.

"Sebayan" tells the story of Igat and Marai, two siblings with a bitter relationship. They are both different from each other - Marai is the prankster sister, while Igat is the quiet boy. Set against the backdrop of Sarawak's enchanting rumah panjang, this mesmerizing short film immerses us in the depths of Iban culture.