Maryam

Maryam, a 50 year old gallery owner from an aristocratic family seeks blessings from her father to marry her young foreigner boyfriend from Sierra Leone, while at the same time she needs to overcome challenges from Sharia bureaucracy, which determines her ability to choose a spouse.

Directed by Badrul Hisham Ismail, Maryam leans on a strong ensemble — Sofia Jane, Azman Hassan, Pekin Ibrahim — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2023.