Synopsis
In July 2009, the mysterious death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock rocked the nation. His body was found outside the premises of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), where he was being held overnight for interrogation. The filmmaker was herself was a colleague of the deceased working in the Selangor State government. She tries to make sense of the inquest and royal commission of inquiry into his death and takes a critical look at the Malaysian system of government and politics that is ultimately responsible for ensuring justice for its citizens including those who died in custody or while in detention. The film also shares the perspective from Teoh Beng Hock’s family.
Pada Julai 2009, kematian misteri setiausaha politik Teoh Beng Hock telah menggegarkan negara kita. Mayatnya ditemui di luar premis Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM), di mana beliau telah ditahan semalaman untuk soal siasat. Pengarah filem ini adalah rakan sekerja si-mati di kerajaan Negeri Selangor. Beliau cuba untuk memahami inkues dan siasatan suruhanjaya diraja ke atas kematiannya dan mengambil pandangan yang kritikal ke atas sistem kerajaan dan politik Malaysia yang bertanggungjawab untuk memastikan keadilan untuk rakyatnya termasuk orang-orang yang meninggal dalam tahanan. Filem ini turut menunjukkan perspektif daripada keluarga Beng Hock.
