A Beautiful Story Behind Nyonya Food |《The Absent Guest》 Documentary

For more than 30 years, Kuan Siew Lian has been connecting with friends and relatives through her traditional Melaka Nyonya cuisine. After her sudden passing, her daughters take up the responsibility of cooking the traditional cuisine, rediscovering the meaning behind her food and what makes it unique.
30多年来，关秀莲一直通过马六甲娘惹美食与亲朋好友保持联系。在她往生后，她的女儿们开始承担起烹饪传统美食的责任，重新发现了食物背后的意义及其独特之处。
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Directed, Filmed, Edited by: Thomas Q.Z. Au
Featuring:
Pook Mei Yan
Pook Mei Lynn
Pook Mei Lee
Pook Chong Min
David Chan
In memory of Kuan Siew Lian

[@marylee-teoh2635]

May aunty RIP, Amen.

[@speliotis]

so beautiful... touched my heart...

[@QZ_AU]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@chrissaw9484]

Thanks for sharing a beautiful story.

[@QZ_AU]

Thank you!

[@DokuAndrew]

Love it! Beautifully told. An important documentation.

[@QZ_AU]

Thanks Andrew, I’m also a follower of your work. Keep creating!

[@JayChua11]

Beautifully told , kudos

[@QZ_AU]

Thanks Jay!

[@teogalli7522]

Absolutely stunning! Loooved this so much

[@QZ_AU]

Thank you!

[@theartofdocumentary]

Great work Thomas!

[@QZ_AU]

Thanks so much! I learned so much from the Art of Documentary course and implemented here

[@ahmadsulvifafiru5]

Ang Ku Kueh, Pineapple Tarts (Nastar), Ikan Asam Pedas but my favourite Baba Nyonya food is Nyonya Vermicelli with Kapitan Curry.

[@conned]

So Curt! In tone, say Please n thanks lar, to your dad, or anyone...

[@hibino1231]

Is this the full documentary? Or?

[@QZ_AU]

Yes this is the full documentary

[@hibino1231]

@@QZ_AU Amazing story! Thank you for sharing.

[@annieteo7169]

KL??

[@QZ_AU]

This was shot in Shah Alam & Melaka