Babi

About This Movie

So, Babi (2020) is this intense drama directed by Namewee that dives deep into the lives of secondary school students. It’s not your typical coming-of-age flick. It’s dark and really tackles how violence seeps into a supposedly safe space for learning. The pacing is unsettling—there's a tension that builds throughout, making you feel the weight of the story. The performances are raw, capturing the chaos and confusion of youth. What strikes me most is its audacity to confront a real-life tragedy that the media seems to want to bury. It feels like a cry for awareness, laying bare the uncomfortable truths that often get swept under the rug. Definitely something to ponder after viewing.

Intense themes of violence and youthRaw performances that feel genuineA commentary on media coverage of tragedies