"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.
Jeffery Lai Junior
Igat
Azanena Pretty Nina
Marai
Margaret Joseph Liaw
Indai
Henry Guya
Apai
"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.
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