Balada
Synopsis
Desa loves his mother and the piece of land which has mortgaged by his late father when he was involved in local politics. To Desa, life is meaning less if he cannot even prevent the land from falling into the hands of someone else. He needs money to redeem the land. His friend, Lazim suggests that he should go to Kuala Lumpur where he can earn some money with his singing talent. Desa fails to adapt to city life and returns to the village.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jins Shamsudin
- Screenplay & Story
- Zain Mahmood
- Original Title
- Balada
- Spoken Languages
- Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jins Shamsudin
Zain Mahmood
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Jins Shamsudin
Director
Zain Mahmood
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balada
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What is Balada about?
Desa loves his mother and the piece of land which has mortgaged by his late father when he was involved in local politics. To Desa, life is meaning less if he cannot even prevent the land from falling into the hands of someone else. He needs money to redeem the land. His friend, Lazim suggests that he should go to Kuala Lumpur where he can earn some money with his singing talent. Desa fails to adapt to city life and returns to the village.
Who directed Balada?
Balada was directed by Jins Shamsudin.
Who stars in Balada?
The principal cast of Balada includes M. Nasir, Ogy Ahmad Daud, Jins Shamsudin, Noraini Hashim, Sabree Fadzil.
When was Balada released and how long is it?
Balada was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.