Jagat, the highly acclaimed 2015 Malaysian film directed by Sun-J Perumal, is a coming-of-age story that captures the struggles of working-class Tamil Malaysians with sincerity and earnest reflection.
Today, nearly a decade later, Jagat continues to resonate, both as a work of art and as a reflection of identity, displacement and resilience.
The film was re-released earlier this year, and on top of that, the director is also releasing two spiritual sequels to the film in quick succession in November and December, titled Macai and Blues.
BFM speaks with Sun-J Perumal about his life, the Tamil Malaysian identity and how his own experiences growing up have shaped his storytelling.
Presenter and producer: Dashran Yohan/BFM
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