2025 Documentary Editorial note
The Ties That Bind Us — Shibari Malaysia
Also known as The Ties That Bind Us
Language English
Subtitles Thai
Cinema Oasis May–July 2026 screening, 11:38.
Nicky Almasy's short documentary follows Lisa Anthony's rope practice in Malaysia through participants' accounts of identity, trust and belonging.
Editorial note
Almasy's production essay describes 14 months of filming across six sessions. The film brings participants' accounts of cultural identity and social expectations into a documentary portrait of Malaysia's rope community.
People & projects
- Nicky Almasy filmmaker
- Lisa Anthony documentary subject · Subject
- Jihan participant in documented filming
- Paulina participant in documented filming
- Shalini participant in documented filming
- The Ties That Bind Us Atlas entry
Linked names open Atlas profiles.