Warkah

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Warkah
Directed by Opie Zami
StarringNamron
Syazwan Zulkifli
Isyariana
Wafiy
Rayyana Rayqa
Distributed byEmpire Film Solution
Release dates
  • 15 August 2019 (2019-08-15)(Malaysia, Brunei)
Running time
97 minutes
Country Malaysia
Language Malay

Warkah (English: Letters) is a 2019 Malaysian Malay-language family drama film directed by Opie Zami. It tells the story of a teenager who is caught between furthering his studies or helping out his family after an accident left his father paralysed. It is released on 15 August 2019 in Malaysia and Brunei. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Synopsis

Ikmal, is a teenager and an excellent student in school. When his father, Kamil involves in an accident and is left paralysed, their family suddenly faces numerous challenges and financial problems. Ikmal is caught between his family situation and furthering his studies. Meanwhile, his teacher Ms Nur brings new hope to him.

The film includes the Malaysian Social Security Organization (SOCSO), and the film is based on an appreciation letter to SOSCO by a teenager.

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References

  1. "Film inspired by Socso contributor out on Aug 15". The Star.
  2. "Welcome back, Spanar Jaya!". New Straits Times.
  3. "Warkah tells the story of Socso's help towards contributors" (in Malay). Sinar Harian.
  4. "Warkah on Perkeso" (in Malay). Perkeso.