Kalis Kasih

A story about Amanda and Dania who are cousins of the same age but with distinctly different characters. Amanda is a city girl who is forced to live with Dania's family in the village since her parents' death. As adults, Amanda has married Khair. Dania becomes the caregiver for Amanda's child, Iris. Amanda becomes jealous seeing Iris close to Dania. Amanda falls down the stairs causing her second pregnancy to miscarry and her uterus has to be removed. Iris also dies from food poisoning when Amanda is distressed as her mother-in-law pressures Khair to remarry. Dania's face becomes disfigured as a result of being attacked by Sandra who harbors old resentment toward Amanda for failing to marry Khair. Bard, Dania's former fiancé, sincerely marries Dania despite her disfigured face. Dania and Bard gift one of their twin children to Amanda and Dania. CAST PHOTO

Directed by Nazir Jamaluddin, Kalis Kasih leans on a strong ensemble — Mawar Rashid, Elvina Mohamad, Amar Baharin — 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 screen titles of 2017.