The Arsonist
2001, Malay. Directed by U-Wei Haji Saari.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malay
- Rated
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- Released
- 25 October 2001
- Original title
- Kaki Bakar
- Country
- Malaysia
- Written by
- William Faulkner
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The Arsonist runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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The Arsonist isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 October 2001. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Arsonist?
The Arsonist (2001) was directed by U-Wei Haji Saari and stars Khalid Salleh, Bell Ngasri, Kuswadinata.