Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam (2004): Cast & Plot
Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam is a 2004 romantic horror film directed by Shuhaimi Baba, starring Azri Iskandar as Marsani, Shahronizam and Maya Karin. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Shuhaimi Baba
- Original language
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Malay - Studio
- Pesona Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam About?
The premise of Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mariam, a famed dancer from Kampung Paku Laris, is torn between the wealthy Marsani and the poor, kind Danial. She marries Danial, but Marsani persists in his obsession. A tragedy kills Mariam and Danial’s boat sinks, sparking strange events. Six decades later, a girl named Maria, who looks like Mariam, appears, suggesting the past is returning.
Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam Themes & Keywords
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Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam Cast & Characters
Azri Iskandar leads the cast as Marsani, with Shahronizam as Danial and Maya Karin as Meriam / Maria. Directed by Shuhaimi Baba; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shuhaimi Baba
- Azri Iskandar as Marsani
- Shahronizam as Danial
- Maya Karin as Meriam / Maria
- Eizlan Yusof as Norman
Also Starring in Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam
· 18 more- Kavita Sidhu Ana
- Soffi Jikan Amang
- Afdlin Shauki Penghulu Madura
- Rosyam Nor Asmadi
- Aziz Sattar Tok Selampit
- Adam Corrie Lee Chong
- Ida Nerina Si Tam
- Nanu Baharudin Laila
- Nadia Mustafar Yuli
- Hushairi Husain Kassim
- Sharifah Aleya Rafiah
- Azwan Ali Tengku Mahkota
- Shah Rezza Pembesar Istana
- Wahid Satay Pembesar Istana
- Dilla Ahmad Kalsom
- Rosli Mohd Taib Kalam
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- Sophia Ibrahim Datin
- Aimi Jarr Pembesar Istana
More from Shuhaimi Baba
More films directed by Shuhaimi Baba: 1957 Hati Malaya, Waris Jari Hantu and Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2.
Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam Plot Summary
What happens in Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Across two eras, a string of mysterious events unfolds in a quiet village, casting a shadow over the past and the present, as memories refuse to fade and secrets begin to surface.
In the late 1940s, gamelan prima donna Meriam (Maya Karin) finds herself torn between the affections of two men, Marsani (Azri Iskandar) and Danial (Shahronizam). Her choice to side with Danial sparks jealousy in Marsani, straining friendships and loyalties alike. Tragedy strikes when Meriam is later found dead, pregnant with her first child, leaving the village to wrestle with grief and rumors about what really happened. From that moment, a sense of danger settles over the community, and Marsani lives in fear, haunted by nightmares of Meriam, whom whispered legends insist was a vampire.
Full summary
The whole story of Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam, scene by scene
Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam.
How Well Do You Know Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam?
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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Which actress plays both Meriam and Maria?
Cars in Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam
4 cars on screen, including the 1984 Mitsubishi L-300 and the Piaggio Vespa.
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Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam?
Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam released?
Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam was released on May 20, 2004.
Who directed Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam?
Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam was directed by Shuhaimi Baba.
More films by Shuhaimi Baba Who is in the cast of Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam?
Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam stars Azri Iskandar as Marsani, Shahronizam as Danial and Maya Karin as Meriam / Maria, among 22 credited actors.
Does Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam have a post-credit scene?
No. Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam in?
The original language of Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam is Malay.
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