那些羽球教我的事 The Shuttlecock Chaser

Badminton, a popular sport in the country unites all Malaysians. For instance, Malaysians were united in cheering for our beloved Datuk Lee Chong Wei when he played against China’s Lin Dan at the semi-finals of the 2016 Olympics. Understanding the passion behind this sport, the feature documentary The Shuttlecock Chaser was produced.

With the 2019 “Astro Kem Badminton” as the background, the documentary closely follows the journey of young badminton enthusiasts in Malaysia striving to achieve their dream; providing the audience with an engaging experience. “Astro Kem Badminton”, a grassroot development programme was launched by Astro back in 2012 to provide a platform for young children to pursue their dream in badminton; it also acts as an impetus to unearth and nurture more talents to raise the standards of badminton in the country.

The Shuttlecock Chaser narrates the story of six children who participated in “Astro Kem Badminton” and achieved their dream to when they qualified to train with the Japan National Junior Team in Tokyo. The 100-minute feature documentary depicts the challenges faced by the group and their unwavering will to uphold their passion.