Portrait
Sep 29, 2026 · 14m
Director
Daniel Tan Wen LongOverview
When Emil’s grandfather, Ah Gong, nears the end of his life, he leaves Emil one final request: inherit his sacred duty, photographing the dead and capturing their final words before they move on. Threading the fragile balance of fulfilling this sacred duty and making time for his loved ones, Emil struggles to live in the present as he knows the dead cannot wait, but how much more can the living?
Cast of Portrait
Crew of Portrait
Daniel Tan Wen LongDirector, Writer, Colorist, Sound Designer
Wan Nur EndrianaProducer, Writer, Production Manager- Claudia MichelleWriter, Editor, Production Assistant
- Raja Nurliyana IzzatiDirector of Photography
- Chloe Lim YiProduction Design
- Krystal Tan Jia XuanFirst Assistant Director
- Li An AbigailProduction Assistant
- Ee Kar HoeFirst Assistant Camera
- Sherri ChiangGaffer
- Goh Jun WeiGrip
- Kurt Lium Jin TengSound Recordist
- Macasa Danna Angelie SalorBoom Operator
- Amanda TanArt Department Assistant
- Mira MarishaArt Department Assistant
About Portrait
What is Portrait about?
When Emil’s grandfather, Ah Gong, nears the end of his life, he leaves Emil one final request: inherit his sacred duty, photographing the dead and capturing their final words before they move on. Threading the fragile balance of fulfilling this sacred duty and making time for his loved ones, Emil struggles to live in the present as he knows the dead cannot wait, but how much more can the living?
When was Portrait released?
Portrait was released on September 29, 2026.
How long is Portrait?
Portrait runs 14 minutes.
Who directed Portrait?
Portrait was directed by Daniel Tan Wen Long.
Who is in the cast of Portrait?
The cast of Portrait includes Dennis Toh (Emil), Ng Lee Huat (Ah Gong), Chermaine Kumar (Liza), Andrew Thio (Old Soul) and Luqman Syahwal (Young Soul).