04/04/2026

LYFE SATURDAY | APR 4, 2026

24

CINEMA SPOTLIGHT

Someone Like Me Director: Tam Wai-ching Cast: Fish Liew, Carlos Chan Release date: April 9

The film follows Mui, a young woman living with cerebral palsy who struggles to express her independence and emotional needs. Her life changes after meeting Ken, a quiet man dealing with his own personal challenges. As their relationship develops, they begin to confront their assumptions about identity, connection and self-worth. Through their bond, both discover new possibilities for trust, dignity and emotional freedom.

Tarung: Unforgiven Director: Razaisyam Rashid

823 Hostage Crisis Director: Hung-Wah Leung

Cast: Bront Palarae, Zul Ariffin, Aedy Ashraf, Mierul Aiman, Amir Ahnaf, Azira Shafinaz, Sharifah Sakinah, Ubai Amir, Sky Iskandar, Ikmal Amry, Aeril Zafrel, Theebaan G Release date: May 7 The film follows a former silat champion burdened by past sins after a personal tragedy. In a bid to save his sister, he is drawn into the world of underground fighting, where each battle tests his limits. As he rises through the ranks, he discovers that his ultimate opponent is someone from his past. The story centres on inner conflict, redemption and the consequences of past choices.

Cast: Tong Bing Yu, Teoh Yeow Dong, Fish Liew, Sahronizam Noor, Luvin Ho, Jovi Heng, Crystal Chow, Yuan Teng, Joey Daud Release date: Now showing Inspired by a real-life hostage incident, the film follows a tense bus hijacking that spirals into a life-or-death crisis. Told through the perspective of a survivor, it explores the emotional and psychological strain faced by those trapped in the situation. As the standoff unfolds, characters are forced to confront fear, trauma and difficult moral choices. The story examines the human cost of the incident while reflecting on themes of resilience and redemption.

Because of You Ka Kui Director: Rosa Pang Cast: Wong Ka Kui Release date: June 1

The film is a cinematic tribute to Wong Ka Kui, the legendary frontman of Beyond , exploring his life, music and artistic legacy. Through rare archival footage, unreleased material and intimate conversations with those who knew him, it presents a personal portrait of the musician beyond his public image. Rather than focusing on myth, it highlights the human story behind his influence. The film also reflects on how his music continues to resonate across generations and cultures.

The Sheep Detectives Director: Kyle Balda

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Director: Destin Daniel Cretton

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Rhys Darby Release date: May 28 George, a shepherd, reads detective novels to his sheep each night, believing they cannot understand. When a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realise they must take matters into their own hands. As they begin investigating, they follow clues and observe the humans around them as suspects. The case unfolds into a lighthearted mystery as the unlikely group works together to solve it.

Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, Mark Ruffalo Release date: July 30 Four years after the events of No Way Home , Peter Parker lives alone, having erased himself from the lives of those closest to him. Now fully committed to protecting a city that no longer knows his identity, he operates as Spider-Man full time. As the pressures of his double life intensify, he begins to undergo a strange physical evolution that threatens his existence. At the same time, a new pattern of crimes emerges, leading him to confront one of his most formidable enemies yet.