Tiger Stripes

Set in rural Malaysia, this drama and horror film follows Zaffan, a twelve-year-old student at an all-girls school. As she enters puberty, Zaffan notices that her body is changing at an alarming and frightening rate. When her peers distance themselves from her during a period of collective hysteria at the school, she faces hostility from her community and a doctor attempting to remove a perceived demon. To find freedom, Zaffan must confront these external pressures and embrace her own volatile nature.

The film was written and directed by Amanda Nell Eu. The cast features Zafreen Zairizal in the lead role as Zaffan, appearing alongside Deena Ezral, Piqa, Shaheizy Sam, June Lojong, and Fatimah Abu Bakar. A multinational production involving companies from countries including Malaysia, France, and Germany, the movie has a runtime of 95 minutes.

Audience reception has been mixed. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 5.9/10 based on 1,200 votes, while it has a similar score of 5.8/10 on TMDB from 43 votes.