What We Do in the Shadows (of Our Closet Walls)
There’s enough evidence to insinuate that What We Do in the Shadows is intentionally queer-coded.
Ainur Mardhiyah
# Ainur Mardhiyah The story follows Ainur Mardhiyah (Dhiya), a child born out of wedlock after her mother was raped. After giving birth, her mother Mar abandons Dhiya with her grandparents and does not acknowledge her as her own child. Mar moves to Kuala Lumpur to start a new life and opens a boutique business. Since then, she has never returned to the village. Dhiya, raised by her grandparents, has two close friends: Saiful and Kiflie, who are both awaiting university admission decisions. In secret, Saiful harbors feelings for Dhiya. However, their relationship is disapproved of by Maya, who also has feelings for Saiful. Maya then incites the village chief and his wife Che Yam to hate Dhiya. Maya and her father Malim have their own agenda regarding Saiful's family, who are wealthy with much land and property. Misfortune strikes when, after the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) exams, Dhiya's grandparents are involved in an accident. Dhiya is left alone.
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# Ainur Mardhiyah The story follows Ainur Mardhiyah (Dhiya), a child born out of wedlock after her mother was raped. After giving birth, her mother Mar abandons Dhiya with her grandparents and does not acknowledge her as her own child. Mar moves to Kuala Lumpur to start a new life and opens a boutique business. Since then, she has never returned to the village. Dhiya, raised by her grandparents, has two close friends: Saiful and Kiflie, who are both awaiting university admission decisions. In secret, Saiful harbors feelings for Dhiya. However, their relationship is disapproved of by Maya, who also has feelings for Saiful. Maya then incites the village chief and his wife Che Yam to hate Dhiya. Maya and her father Malim have their own agenda regarding Saiful's family, who are wealthy with much land and property. Misfortune strikes when, after the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) exams, Dhiya's grandparents are involved in an accident. Dhiya is left alone.
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