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We hear from the family
We speak with the family, decide who may take part, and choose one main contact for scheduling, photographs and feedback.
A video alternative to an autobiography or memoir
Turn your parent’s stories into
a Private Family Documentary
Every Malaysian parent carries stories their children have never heard. KARANG helps you capture their life experiences while they can still be told and turn them into a film that your family will one day treasure.
Personal
Respectful
Guided
See how one family story can be brought to life
KARANG began by documenting the life of Pui Yan’s father, Dr. Wong Wing Keen. These excerpts came from the same family project and show different ways a story can be told. A standard KARANG project is delivered as one complete documentary.
Shared with Dr. Wong and his family’s permission
A Family Documentary Sample
Capturing the decade that changed Dr. Wong’s life, from studying medicine to marriage, sacrifice, and family.
Walking Around KL
Returning to his childhood home, school and workplace.
Retirement Day
Warmth, gratitude, and milestone moments as they happen.
Wondering how this could work for your family?
Considering a
biography or
memoir for your
parent?
Many families begin by looking for a biography, memoir, or family history service.
But a written account cannot preserve how your parent tells their story. This matters especially in many Asian families, where love and sacrifice are often shown rather than discussed, while pain and regret can go unspoken.
KARANG offers another way. Your parent does not need to find the perfect words. We give them space to speak in their own way, while film captures what words miss: their expressions, pauses, humour and emotion.
A biography preserves the story in words.
A documentary film lets your family hear them tell it.
What your family
receives
Every project includes one professionally edited family documentary, usually 30–40 minutes long, and one family review round before final delivery.
The film brings together a carefully selected collection of stories, relationships and values. It is not intended to cover every event in your parent’s life.
The finished documentary is delivered as a high-resolution digital file and a private viewing link for your family to keep and share.
A gentle, guided
process
02
We get to know your parent
We hold two relaxed, off-camera sessions to explore their life through stories, photographs, objects and home videos. We also agree what is sensitive or off-limits.
03
We interview and film
We film the main interviews over two days, followed by two or three half-day shoots at meaningful places and during everyday activities.
04
We edit and review
We shape the footage into one documentary. Your parent and one family reviewer chosen in advance review a cut before final delivery.
The process takes place over several weeks, with each session planned around your parent’s energy and availability. The finished film is normally ready within two months of the final shoot.
Whose story are you thinking about?
Our first story
began at home
We are Shauqie Aziz and Pui Yan Wong. The idea for KARANG came when Shauqie suggested that we record the life of Pui Yan’s father, Dr. Wong Wing Keen, when he retired after 50 years in medicine.
We returned with him to places that shaped his life, recorded his memories and heard stories even Pui Yan had never heard.
Through that experience, we realised that many families need an honest, beautifully preserved record of the person they love. Families work directly with us, from the first conversation to the final review.
We began with our own family, and we remain
personally involved in every project.
Why KARANG?
A parent’s life is more than dates and achievements. It lives in the stories they repeat and the meaning they give to what happened.
In Malay, karang can mean coral, something living and worth protecting. It can also mean to compose or arrange. That is what we do: preserve a parent’s voice, memories and photographs, then compose them into one coherent film.
The aim is not to make someone look famous or perfect. It is to make a film their family recognises as true.
Private, with your
family in control
The person being filmed and your family stay in control of what is included. Sensitive parts can be edited or left out during review.
Nothing is published or used in marketing without written permission.
FAQ
Who is KARANG for?
A KARANG documentary can be made for a parent, grandparent or yourself; for a birthday, retirement or simply because you want the family to know their story better.
How much time will my parent need?
Your parent will spend 3–4 hours with us during two off-camera sessions, followed by 4–6 hours of filmed interviews spread over two days. They then join us for two or three half-day shoots at meaningful places and during everyday activities. Everything is spread across several weeks and planned around your parent’s energy and availability.
What if my parent is uncomfortable on camera?
That is completely normal. We meet them before filming and guide a relaxed conversation. There is no script to memorise and no need to perform.
What if my parent thinks their life is not interesting?
They do not need a dramatic life or polished answers. We help them talk about everyday memories, turning points, relationships and values, which are the things their family will care about most.
How much does it cost?
Each project is quoted individually because the cost depends on the scope of the story, length of the finished film, number of filming days, locations and people involved. After the discovery call, we recommend a plan and provide the full price before you decide.
Where do you film?
We are based in Kuala Lumpur and can travel across Malaysia. Any travel costs are confirmed before booking.
Start with a
conversation
Tell us whose story you are thinking about.
