The Arsonist

10/25/2001

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1hr 10min

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Drama

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Khalid Salleh
  • Bell Ngasri
  • Kuswadinata
  • Anuar Idris
  • Azizah Mahzan

    Director

  • U-Wei Haji Saari

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Satu Gitu

    Production Countries

  • Malaysia

LANGUAGES

  • Malay