Cemetery of Courtesy

In Malaysia on May 13, 1969, ethnic tensions between Chinese and Malays were behind a riot that led to the deaths of hundreds of people, many of them Chinese. Forty-eight years later, two women who met at a cemetery share a bond over their struggle to cope with the loss of their loved ones.

Directed by Keat Aun Chong, Cemetery of Courtesy leans on a strong ensemble — Yeo Yann Yann, Ling Tang — 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.