The Arsonist

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The Arsonist (2001)

Directed by U-Wei Haji Saari

Drama · 1h 10m

The Arsonist involves the struggles of an undocumented immigrant family and a boy's coming-of-age. The son Kesuma must forge his own identity against the intimidating presence of his father Kakang, a man proud of his Javanese heritage and well aware of the social inequalities that allow his exploitation. Kakang counteracts by torching the property of those who slight him, leaving Kesuma simultaneously proud, fearful and ashamed. A clash of wills is all but inevitable. The film climaxes in a poignant conflagration, literal and metaphorical.

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Cast

Khalid Salleh Kakang Bell Ngasri Kesuma Kuswadinata Tok Empat
A
Anuar Idris Mustapha Azizah Mahzan Isteri Kakang
J
Jamaluddin Abd Kadir Tuan Kassim
O
Ochee
L
Leeza Rafar
T
Tam Suhaimi
J
JD Khaled Kamarool Haji Yusoff

Crew

Director
U-Wei Haji Saari

Details

Original title
Kaki Bakar
Release date
2001-10-25
Runtime
1h 10m
Genres
Drama
Original language
MS
Spoken languages
Malay
Countries
Malaysia
Production
Satu Gitu