A son's dough-or-die moment when gentrification hits the family oven.
The story of Faiz's journey stuck with the responsibility of leading the bakery inherited from his father. The situation becomes more complicated when a very popular modern bakery appears around the area. Faiz is faced with the pressure to maintain the tradition and uniqueness of his family's bakery while competing with modern competitors who attract less and less customers. Will Faiz make a quick decision to save the future of his family's legacy bakery?
Acting
Syafiq Kyle carries the weight of inherited expectation beautifully.
Practical Effects
The bakery itself becomes a character—flour-dusted and lived-in.
Director
Ariff Zulkarnain
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ariff Zulkarnain's background in documentary brings authentic regional Malaysian bakery culture rarely seen on screen.
The 'modern bakery' was reportedly inspired by real chains displacing family businesses in KL's gentrifying neighborhoods.
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