Yeo Siew Hua to Adapt 'Silence Once Begun' with Akanga Film Asia
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Yeo Siew Hua to Adapt 'Silence Once Begun' with Akanga Film Asia

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Director Yeo Siew Hua is set to adapt Jesse Ball’s novel "Silence Once Begun" as his next feature film. The project was officially announced at the Cannes Film Market, highlighting the director's next move following his previous accolades.

Singapore’s Akanga Film Asia has secured the rights to the novel. Fran Borgia, the producer and founder of Akanga Film Asia, is developing the film. The production is being structured as a wide-ranging co-production spanning Singapore, Japan, and other partners across Asia.

The project marks a reunion for the team, described in the announcement as "Locarno Winners." The adaptation will bring Jesse Ball's narrative to the screen through this international collaborative effort.

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