Kolumpo (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Kolumpo is a notable film directed by Bront Palarae, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Rahul, an Indian immigrant worker arrives in town only to find 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, Gienna is a Chinese woman in her 30's. She is constantly avoiding phone calls from her mother and finds herself spending an afternoon helping a stranger, a senile old lady, who can't remember where her house is. In Ampang, Hafidd a young man meets a cute stranger at the LRT Station after they both missed the last train. For someone who has never dated anyone in his life, this occasion is a life-defining moment for the young man and his only hope to see a glimpse of love. Together the 3 stories create a collage and kaleidoscope of surprising and electrifying human connections that give life to the city.

Who’s in it. Kolumpo stars Sharifah Amani as Siti Nur Hayy, Azad Jazmin as Rahul, Nell Ng as Gienna Chan Mei Hu and Ruminah Sidek as Nek Wok, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kolumpo page.