Bleat!

An elderly Malaysian-Tamil couple faces a moral dilemma when they realize the goat they intended to use for a ritual sacrifice is pregnant. The pair must choose between following the expectations of their community and their own faith, fearing that sparing the animal might invite divine anger.

This short film, blending comedy, drama, and fantasy, was written and directed by Ananth Subramaniam. It was the first of two films he directed, preceding Holy Crowd. The production was a collaboration between companies in Malaysia, France, and the Philippines, including Epicmedia, DW, idiosync, and Sixtymac Production. The cast features Tharmasegaran Maniam as Marapan and Pannerselvam Evarani as Papa, with Dhanesh Alagarsu and Charvine Mailvaganam in supporting roles. The project was produced by Choo Mun Bel, Ahilan Subramaniam, and Bradley Liew. Released on May 19, 2025, the film has a runtime of 15 minutes.