
In the early 1970s, Yusof with his wife and children migrated to Kuala Lumpur from a village in Terengganu. Their new life began in a place called Kampong Bharu. Despite the various challenges and hardships he went through, Yusof was determined to do anything to give comfort to his family. So much so that he was willing to work as a Pencacai (excrement transporter) with Tauke Ah Lai until he was looked down upon and disgusted by the Malays who lived there.
Directed by Aziz M. Osman, Kampong Bharu leans on a strong ensemble — Saiful Apek, Sabrina Ali, Kamal Bakar — 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 screen titles of 2021.
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