I Want to Live
Aku Mahu Hidup
Synopsis
Rahimah is forced into prostitution by her stepfather. While she solicits at a bar, it is raided by the police. But Rahimah is able to escape thanks to Nor, a sympathetic policeman who takes her into his home. A romance soon blossoms between them, and they begin to yearn for a new life together. However, Rahimah is haunted by her past, and she lives in fear of her stepfather catching up to them.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M. Amin
- Screenplay & Story
- Hamzah Hussien
- Original Title
- Aku Mahu Hidup
- Spoken Languages
- Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M. Amin
Hamzah Hussien
Loke Wan Tho, Ho Ah Loke
Department Leadership Roster
M. Amin
Director
Loke Wan Tho
Producer
Ho Ah Loke
Producer
Hamzah Hussien
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What is I Want to Live about?
Rahimah is forced into prostitution by her stepfather. While she solicits at a bar, it is raided by the police. But Rahimah is able to escape thanks to Nor, a sympathetic policeman who takes her into his home. A romance soon blossoms between them, and they begin to yearn for a new life together. However, Rahimah is haunted by her past, and she lives in fear of her stepfather catching up to them.
Who directed I Want to Live?
I Want to Live was directed by M. Amin.
Who stars in I Want to Live?
The principal cast of I Want to Live includes Kuswadinata, Malek Selamat, Ani jaafar, Salleh Melan, Saamah.
When was I Want to Live released and how long is it?
I Want to Live was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.