Sepet
Malaysia | 2004 | Malay/Mandarin/English/Cantonese | 104 min | Comedy/Romance/Drama | DCP
Synopsis
19-year old Ah Loong is in charge of a street stall selling pirated VCDs. Ah Loong is an incurable romantic with a unique hobby – he loves to read and write poetry. Quite content to carry on being the Romeo of the slums, Ah Loong’s life takes on a sudden change one day when a 16-year old Malay schoolgirl arrives at his stall in search of Wong Kar-Wai films.
Credits
| Original Title | Sepet |
| English Title | Sepet |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Exhibition Format | DCP |
| Director | Yasmin Ahmad |
| Producer | Rosnah Kassim, Elyna Shukri |
| Screenplay | Yasmin Ahmad |
| Cinematography | Keong Low |
| Cast | Choo Seong Ng, Sharifah Amani, Linus Chung, Zehan Marissa, Ida Nerina, Harith Iskander, Adibah Noor, Mei Ling Tan, Thor Kah Hoong, Alan Yun, Wan Alman B Wan Ariffin, Tan Huey Tsair, Wong Lai Kuan, Khoo Ling |
Director
Yasmin Ahmad
Malaysia
Yasmin Ahmad, born on January 7, 1958, in Muar, Johor, Malaysia, pursued psychology at the University of Newcastle, England. She began her career in advertising as a copywriter and rose to become the executive creative director at Leo Burnett Kuala Lumpur, where she was renowned for her memorable and emotionally resonant advertisements for Petronas. Transitioning to filmmaking, Yasmin garnered acclaim both locally and internationally for her poignant and provocative exploration of love, family, and social issues, often challenging societal norms and promoting racial harmony. Her notable films include “Sepet” (2004), a love story between a Malay girl and a Chinese boy, “Gubra” (2006), a sequel exploring the complexities of interracial relationships, “Mukhsin” (2007), a prequel depicting the characters’ childhood experiences, “Muallaf” (2008), a story about faith and forgiveness focusing on two sisters, and “Talentime” (2009), her final film about a talent competition and its participants’ personal struggles. Yasmin’s films received numerous accolades at international film festivals, including the Berlin, Pusan, and Tokyo International Film Festivals, and are celebrated for their empathy, humor, and fearless exploration of difficult subjects. Yasmin Ahmad passed away on July 25, 2009, due to a stroke, but her legacy endures through her films, which continue to inspire and promote messages of unity and understanding in Malaysian society.
