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The Arsonist (2001)

Oct 25, 2001 Drama 1h 10m
62%
User Score
7.3/10

Overview

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.

U-Wei Haji Saari
Director
William Faulkner
Story

Top Billed Cast

Khalid Salleh
Khalid Salleh

Kakang
Bell Ngasri
Bell Ngasri

Kesuma
Kuswadinata
Kuswadinata

Tok Empat
Anuar Idris
Anuar Idris

Mustapha
Azizah Mahzan
Azizah Mahzan

Isteri Kakang
Jamaluddin Abd Kadir
Jamaluddin Abd Kadir

Tuan Kassim
Ochee
Ochee
Leeza Rafar
Leeza Rafar
Tam Suhaimi
Tam Suhaimi

Full Cast & Crew

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