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Release Year1989
Runtime2h 05m
LanguageMalay
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorRahim Razali
WritersRahim Razali
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsSon of Sarawak
About Son of Sarawak
This story is about the efforts of District Officer Azam Wasli to develop the remote areas of Laka in Sarawak, to unite the various fighting factions and to elimante undesirable element. It is also about his love for a journalist called Mei Ling. Azam wasli becomes the victim of a political conspiracy and Mei Ling is held for ransom. The kidnapping of Mei Ling leads to the reunion of two long lost brothers.
Directed by Rahim Razali, Son of Sarawak leans on a strong ensemble — Ahmad Yatim, Ahmad Tarmimi Siregar, Yusoff Wahab — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1989.
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