Embun (2002): Cast & Plot
Embun is a 2002 romantic war film directed by Erma Fatima, starring Umie Aida as Embun, Rahim Razali and Ahmad Tarmimi Siregar. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Erma Fatima
- Original language
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Malay - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Embun About?
The premise of Embun without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1940s Japanese occupation of Malaya, Embun is thrust into the resistance when her brother Bayu and father are arrested. While fighting the invaders, she becomes drawn to Koishi, a Japanese army public‑relations officer tasked with winning Malay support. Koishi also seeks the Malay man who married his mother, a former Japanese spy, adding personal stakes to the conflict.
Embun Cast & Characters
Umie Aida leads the cast as Embun, with Rahim Razali and Ahmad Tarmimi Siregar. Directed by Erma Fatima; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Erma Fatima
- Umie Aida as Embun
- Rahim Razali
- Ahmad Tarmimi Siregar
- Loloq as Non cabai
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More films directed by Erma Fatima: Upin & Ipin: Jeng Jeng Jeng!, Perempuan Melayu Terakhir and Jimi Asmara.
Embun Plot Summary
What happens in Embun from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Embun is an ordinary village resident living during the Japanese occupation of Malaya. At seventeen, she stands out not just for her youth but for a fierce spirit of liberation that sets her apart from many women of her time, who are often confined to kitchens or silenced by tradition. Embun embodies a quiet courage that pushes against the constraints of colonial rule, and she carries within her a belief that change can begin at the most intimate, everyday moments of her life.
Full summary
The whole story of Embun, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Embun?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the young village woman who becomes the story's central figure?
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Embun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Embun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Embun?
Embun runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Embun released?
Embun was released on August 1, 2002.
Who directed Embun?
Embun was directed by Erma Fatima.
More films by Erma Fatima Who is in the cast of Embun?
Embun stars Umie Aida as Embun, Rahim Razali and Ahmad Tarmimi Siregar, among 11 credited actors.
Does Embun have a post-credit scene?
No. Embun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Embun in?
The original language of Embun is Malay.
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