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Kolumpo (2013): Cast & Plot

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Kolumpo is a 2013 film directed by Bront Palarae and Sheikh Munasar, starring Azad Jazmin as Rahul, Nell Ng and Amirul Ariff. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Kolumpo (2013) movie poster
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Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Original language
Malay
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The story

What Is Kolumpo About?

The premise of Kolumpo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Rahul, an Indian immigrant worker, arrives to find the company that offered him a job has closed. He receives help from a local restaurant owner and starts a new life as an undocumented worker. Elsewhere, Gienna, a Chinese woman in her thirties, avoids calls from her mother while assisting a confused elderly woman who has lost her way. In Ampang, a young man encounters a charming stranger at a train station, marking a significant moment for him as he seeks a chance at love. These interwoven stories create a vibrant portrait of unexpected human connections within the city.

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Cast & crew

Kolumpo Cast & Characters

Azad Jazmin leads the cast as Rahul, with Nell Ng as Gienna Chan Mei Hu and Amirul Ariff as Hafidd. Directed by Bront Palarae and Sheikh Munasar; 23 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Kolumpo Plot Summary

What happens in Kolumpo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Rahul, Azad Jazmin an Indian immigrant, arrives in town to discover that the company that offered him a job has gone out of business. He is helped by a local restaurant owner and begins his life in the city as an illegal immigrant worker.

In Setapak, Nell Ng as Gienna, a Chinese woman in her thirties who is constantly avoiding phone calls from her mother, finds herself spending an afternoon helping a stranger, a senile old lady, who cannot remember where her house is.

In Ampang, Amirul Ariff as Hafidd, a young man, meets a pretty stranger at the KLCC LRT station after they both miss the last train. For someone who has never dated anyone in his life, this is a life-defining moment and his only chance at love.

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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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Kolumpo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kolumpo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kolumpo?

Kolumpo runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Kolumpo released?

Kolumpo was released on December 5, 2013.

Who directed Kolumpo?

Kolumpo was directed by Bront Palarae and Sheikh Munasar.

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Who is in the cast of Kolumpo?

Kolumpo stars Azad Jazmin as Rahul, Nell Ng as Gienna Chan Mei Hu and Amirul Ariff as Hafidd, among 23 credited actors.

Does Kolumpo have a post-credit scene?

No. Kolumpo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kolumpo in?

The original language of Kolumpo is Malay.

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