Rosli loves and cares for Adik, his mentally retarded younger brother. He feels responsible for the well being of Adik. Rosli takes Adik everywhere including on his dates with his girlfriend, and this poses a problem to their relationship. She gives Rosli an ultimatum whether to choose her or send his borther to an asylum in Tanjung Rambutan.
Acting
Mustapha Kamal's exhausted devotion hits different.
Direction
Aziz Sattar balances slapstick with genuine pathos.
Director
Aziz Sattar
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tanjung Rambutan was Malaysia's most notorious mental hospital; naming it specifically grounds the film in real stigma. Director Aziz Sattar was primarily a comedian, making this dramatic turn fascinating.
Mr. Os (Adik) was a theater actor making his film debut; his performance was so convincing audiences reportedly struggled to distinguish character from actor afterward.
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