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Mek Raya

2022

A gritty, slow-burning character study of a feared woman in a rural gangland, blending menace with quiet patriotism and tenderness.

Directed by
Dan Self
Overview
The story of a fierce and gangster woman living in Kampung Buluh, Kuala Berang. She is famous for the nickname 'Mek Bunga' among her followers or 'set gedebe' (gangsters) and is feared by every gangster in Upper Terengganu covering the districts of Kuala Berang, Tanggul, Kuala Telemong to the Marang area. Nevertheless, she has loved the Hibiscus flower since childhood and also possesses a strong sense of patriotism.
How it feels
Dark, tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Power, identity, crime, violence
Content
Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
Note
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour3
Realism7
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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