'It Is Phenomenal': Malaysians Are Raving About 'The Garden Of Evening Mists'

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'The Garden Of Evening Mists' is the latest Malaysian-made movie to hit the silver screen.

Adapted from an award-winning novel of the same name, the movie follows Yun Ling, who travels to Cameron Highlands in search of a mysterious Japanese man, said to be the former royal gardener for the Japanese Emperor.

She wants the man named Nakamura Aritomo to help her build a Japanese garden for her sister, but soon, she finds herself falling in love with him.

Of course, as the movie was set during the Japanese Occupation, there are lots of obstacles for Yun Ling and Arimoto to overcome if they want to continue their love affair.

Directed by Tom Lin, the movie stars a bevy of award-winning actors, including Malaysia's very own Lee Sinje, Japanese actor Hiroshi Abe, Taiwanese actress Sylvia Chang, and British actors Julian Sands and David Oakes.

Moviegoers and critics alike have been raining praises on the movie, evident by its nine nominations in the 56th Golden Horse Awards.

In our review (which you can read here), we call 'The Garden Of Evening Mists' a " spectacularly beautiful movie".

But don't just take our word for it; here are what Malaysians are saying about the movie:

for this movie is just awesome.. everything is really well-planned. And the plot was awesome.. the suspense and the thrill was unexceptionally great..I truly recommend people to watch this film! #TheGardenOfEveningMists pic.twitter.com/5Xayz3rnQW

— -x- (@OhhB_) January 17, 2020

MUST WATCH local movie of the year! Be it the historical, romance, survival storyline or the cinematography or the casts, or the plots; the whole movie is so engaging. Thumbs to our local movie industry! #TheGardenOfEveningMists pic.twitter.com/fD36dvU6Qs

— Sunshine KELLY (@Kelly2988) January 16, 2020

Kudos @AstroShaw for #TheGardenOfEveningMists . This is honestly a very good romance & historical movie. The plot tersusun kemas, cinematography latar belakang tahun 1940s yg power! Rugi korang tak tengok so pi checkout kat wayang sekarang!

— Athena (@nadhiwah) January 16, 2020

So movie #TheGardenOfEveningMists ni dah ditayangkan start semalam. Korang semua boleh ajak family, friends and partner korang tengok! Cerita ni sangat bagus!

— allé (@liy4suraya) January 16, 2020

So I’m planning to rewatch #TheGardenOfEveningMists because it really was THAT good. It’s been days and I’m still speechless? The fact that Malaysia could produce such a soul touching masterpiece? Iconic. Legendary. Never been done before.

— Natalie (@natalieang99) January 17, 2020

Cant wait to watch it, seen the trailer and i really liked it. This movie is one of a kind. #TheGardenOfEveningMists

— ً (@httpsantha) January 17, 2020

I love this line from The Garden of Evening Mists, from Aritomo " The only control we have is to choose what to see" @AstroShaw #TheGardenOfEveningMists

— Lia⚡ (@Aliah_syaz) January 17, 2020

The Garden of Evening Mists is phenomenal

— elvinareads ? (@elvinareads) January 16, 2020

mula mula terfikir juga ada ke tempat macam ini kat malaysia? rupanya buat sendiri. rugilah kalau tak tonton filem ini, cipta sesuatu untuk dapatkan hasil yang terbaik. gilerrr ah! #TheGardenOfEveningMists

— embun karina (@embunkarinapoet) January 17, 2020

the critics loved it? AS THEY SHOULD#TheGardenOfEveningMists

— ? (@malaymango) January 17, 2020

There is a film locally made called The Garden of evening mists based on the novel by Tan Twan Eng is a start. Everyone should give it a look ! I just saw it’s premiere today, not bad ?

— Catherine Jeanne Tan ? (@catherinejtan) January 16, 2020

Congrats @AstroShaw and team for making such a great movie. The Garden of Evening Mists. I cried lol but it was so greattt

— Lia⚡ (@Aliah_syaz) January 16, 2020

Wowwwwww they start from scratch bina rumah tu? Tanam pokok? Gila power #TheGardenOfEveningMists ni

— Neyra Shazeyra (@neyrashazeyra) January 17, 2020

Might go round 2 for #TheGardenOfEveningMists tomorrow! Such a good production, good cinematography and casting!

— Mathubalan (@mathubalan) January 16, 2020

'The Garden Of Evening Mists' is now playing in cinemas nationwide, so if you have yet to buy your tickets, go grab them now, please!