Paloh (film)
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Paloh is a 2003 Malaysian historical film directed by Adman Salleh. This film is produced by Filem Negara Malaysia
and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia
(FINAS). This film is rated 18PL for strong brutal violence and terror throughout, sexual assaults, gruesome images and pervasive strong language.
, Johor
, during the final days of the Japanese occupation
in 1944, the movie is about the confrontation between the Japanese occupying force and the Communist Party of Malaya. In order to survive, four friends - Ahmad, Osman , Puteh and Harun choose to serve the Japanese Police Force. Amidst a sea of uncertainties, Ahmad falls in love with Siew Lan and Puteh falls in love with Fatimah - both girls from different worlds , different cultures, even opposing sides. And Osman - a friend of theirs and a spy for the Japanese Police - chooses to serve his own agenda. Swee Lan's father is a local leader of the Bintang Tiga sympathizers and has asked Swee Lan to establish a love relationship with Ahmad so as to gather intelligence of the Japanese movements. However, Swee Lan really falls in love with Ahmad and thus begins a deep struggle within her. She has to either obey her father or betray her lover. Ahmad, on the other hand, sees the high handedness of the Japanese and he does not want to be a part of the Japanese scheme any more. As one character says in the movie, "Whether it is the British , the Japanese or the communist, they are all the same. But at least the communist are fighting to free us."
Filem Negara Malaysia
Filem Negara Malaysia or National Film of Malaysia is a government film unit under the Ministry of Informations, Communications and Culture Malaysia...
and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia
National Film Development Corporation Malaysia
The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia is the central government agency for the film industry of Malaysia. FINAS is similar to the Motion Picture Association of America in the United States.-External links:*...
(FINAS). This film is rated 18PL for strong brutal violence and terror throughout, sexual assaults, gruesome images and pervasive strong language.
Plot
Set in the small town of PalohPaloh
Paloh is a small town in the Kluang district of Johor, Malaysia. It has a rather balanced population of Chinese, Malays and Indians. This town is located 35 kilometers away from Kluang and about 32 kilometers away from Yong Peng....
, Johor
Johor
Johor is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. The state capital city and royal city of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly known as Tanjung Puteri...
, during the final days of the Japanese occupation
Japanese occupation of Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak
Throughout much of World War II, British Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak were under Japanese occupation.The Japanese Empire commenced the Pacific War with the invasion of Kota Bahru in Kelantan on 8 December 1941 at 00:25, about 90 minutes before the Attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii at 07:48 on 7...
in 1944, the movie is about the confrontation between the Japanese occupying force and the Communist Party of Malaya. In order to survive, four friends - Ahmad, Osman , Puteh and Harun choose to serve the Japanese Police Force. Amidst a sea of uncertainties, Ahmad falls in love with Siew Lan and Puteh falls in love with Fatimah - both girls from different worlds , different cultures, even opposing sides. And Osman - a friend of theirs and a spy for the Japanese Police - chooses to serve his own agenda. Swee Lan's father is a local leader of the Bintang Tiga sympathizers and has asked Swee Lan to establish a love relationship with Ahmad so as to gather intelligence of the Japanese movements. However, Swee Lan really falls in love with Ahmad and thus begins a deep struggle within her. She has to either obey her father or betray her lover. Ahmad, on the other hand, sees the high handedness of the Japanese and he does not want to be a part of the Japanese scheme any more. As one character says in the movie, "Whether it is the British , the Japanese or the communist, they are all the same. But at least the communist are fighting to free us."
Cast
- Janet KhooJanet KhooJanet Khoo Kheng Hoon , known as Janet Khoo , is a Malaysian Chinese actress.-External links:...
- Siew Lan - Nam Ron - Ahmad
- Gibran Agi - Osman
- Ellie Suriaty - Fatimah
- Hasnul Rahmat - Puteh
- Ani Maiyuni
- Thor Kah Hong
- Steve Ng Boon Cheng
- A. Samad Salleh
- Rohani Yusuff
- Meoki Tong May Lan
- Kamaliah Mat Dom
- Adlin Aman Ramli
- Lee Yoke Lan
- Zack Taipan
- Yalal Chin
- M. Amin