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Lim Kah Wai

b. AD 28

Malaysian film director

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About Lim Kah Wai

Born AD 28. Lim Kah Wai was a Malaysian screenwriter and film director.

Lim Kah Wai ( ; born 28 July 1973) is a Malaysian film director based in Osaka, Japan. He is best known for his work on the films Magic and Loss, Fly Me to Minami and No Where, Now Here.

Career Lim's debut feature film, After All These Years, is a suspense film, starring Wenchao He and Massa Dazhong. His second film, Magic and Loss, starring Kim Kkot-bi and Kiki Sugino, premiered at the Busan International Film Festival. His third film, New World (Shinsekai Story), starring Tomonaga Koumei and Shi Ka, premiered at the Hong Kong International Film Festival.

In 2013, Lim made his fourth film, Fly Me to Minami, starring Sherine Wong, Kenji Kohashi and Baek Seol Ah which screened at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival. The film was nominated for Grand Prix at the Osaka Asian Film Festival. His fifth directorial, Love in Late Autumn, starring Irene Wan, Patrick Tam and Charmaine Fong was released in 2016. His sixth film, No Where, Now Here, premiered at the Osaka Asian Film Festival in 2018. His most recent film, Somewhen Somewhere, premiered at the Osaka Asian Film Festival in 2019.

Filmography YearTitle Writer Director Producer 2010 After All These Years 2010 Magic and Loss 2011 New World 2013 Fly Me to Minami 2016 Love in Late Autumn 2018 No Where, Now Here 2019 Somewhen, Somewhere 2020 Come and Go

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Important facts

Born
AD 28, Kuala Lumpur
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lim Kah Wai?

Malaysian film director

When was Lim Kah Wai born?

Lim Kah Wai was born in AD 28 in Kuala Lumpur.

What was Lim Kah Wai's occupation?

Lim Kah Wai was a screenwriter and film director.

What nationality was Lim Kah Wai?

Lim Kah Wai was Malaysian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lim Kah Wai

· Wikidata: Q67869622

· DBpedia: Lim Kah Wai

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