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The Arsonist

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.

Release Date 2001-10-25
Rating 6.3 / 10 (3 votes)
Runtime 70 minutes
Budget $0
Revenue $0

Genres: Drama

Directors: U-Wei Haji Saari

Writers: U-Wei Haji Saari, William Faulkner

Homepage: http://cinemamalaysia.com.my/film/info/?id=Kaki_Bakar_69

IMDB: tt0110229


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