Biopics mostly stand by themselves though often try to weave in historical events to stay relevant. And there are historical films too which throw light on some long-forgotten annals of the yore. Here we have a biography which is an integral part of Indonesia’s recent history.
“A Man Called Ahok” is screening at
Cinemasia Film Festival
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama whose Chinese name is Ahok narrates his story from prison. He was the son of the Tauke (Big boss) Kim Nam from the island of Belitung and ran a mining business. His father helped the poor and needy even when his own business was not doing well. Ahok’s early experiences are built from what he sees of his father and the expectation the father has from his son. After an unsuccessful stint at running the mining business, Ahok decides to be the man in power as it was the...
“A Man Called Ahok” is screening at
Cinemasia Film Festival
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama whose Chinese name is Ahok narrates his story from prison. He was the son of the Tauke (Big boss) Kim Nam from the island of Belitung and ran a mining business. His father helped the poor and needy even when his own business was not doing well. Ahok’s early experiences are built from what he sees of his father and the expectation the father has from his son. After an unsuccessful stint at running the mining business, Ahok decides to be the man in power as it was the...
- 3/5/2020
- by Arun Krishnan
- AsianMoviePulse
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