Summaries

Harry Lee returns home to Malaysia from overseas studies. He has failed everything and is kicked out of home by his father, a disgrace. He forms a dance band with Yati, his childhood friend. Harry is Chinese by race and does not believe in god. Yati is a modern Malay and Muslim who believes in her heritage and religion. The five members of this band (Malay, Chinese, Indian and Eurasian) represent the multi-racial nature of Malaysian society, and English is their common language. The band members are forced to flee Kuala Lumpur, the capital city, when the loan sharks demand repayment of a debt. They flee to the picturesque East Coast, where traditions and myths still hold strong amongst the villagers and fishermen. They are in familiar yet disturbing territory, and their hip and modern dance music blends with the magical folk songs of an old culture. Away from the pressures of urban life, Yati and Harry's childhood crush develops into something much stronger, a love that crosses racial and religious boundaries. Harry and Yati are forced to resolve personal issues of love and betrayal, race and religion.—Teck Tan <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • religion
  • ambition
  • band
  • racing
  • kuala lumpur malaysia
Genres
  • Drama
  • Music
Release date Oct 17, 2001
Countries of origin Malaysia
Language English Cantonese Malay
Filming locations East Coast, Terengganu, Malaysia
Production companies Niche Film Sdn Bhd Spinning Gasing Films Sdn Bhd

Box office

Budget $2500000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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