''1957: Hati Malaya'' (

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: ''1957: The Heart of Malaya'') is a 2007

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n Malay-language period historical drama film. It was released on 25 October 2007.

Synopsis

Four young Malaysians, Hali, Salmi, Ani and Rafiq have been assigned to do a picture book of "1957". While two of them grudgingly carry out the request made by the publisher, Hali takes on the role enthusiastically. Along the way, they find themselves immersed in the characters, emotional moments, identifying with and finding meaning in the struggle of "1957". They weave the story of independence by transporting themselves back to the past. Ordinary Malaysians who fell in love, and found their love for the country override their personal emotions. The present characters find new meaning to " Merdeka".

Cast

Maya Karin Maya Karin Roelcke (born 29 October 1979) is a Malaysian film actress, television host and singer, known for '' Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam'', '' Anak Halal'', '' Ombak Rindu'' and '' Munafik 2''. She holds the Malaysia Film Festival record ...

as Salmi/Normala *

Rusdi Ramli Rusdi Ramli (Jawi alphabet, Jawi: رشدي راملي; born June 16, 1970) is a Malaysians, Malaysian actor and director who won the 20th Malaysia Film Festival for Best Actor at the University of Science Malaysia. He is a son of the veteran Mal ...

as Hali/Zahari *

Sharifah Amani Sharifah Amani binti Syed Zainal Rashid Al-Yahya (born 10 June 1986), better known by her stage name Sharifah Amani, is a Malaysian actress. She is the best known for her role as Orked in Yasmin Ahmad's 'Orked' trilogy (''Sepet, Gubra'' and ' ...

as Ani/Aishah * Adlin Aman Ramlie as Rafik/Rozhan * Mohd Kamarulzaman Taib as

Tunku Abdul Rahman Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah ( ms, ‏تونكو عبد الرحمن ڤوترا الحاج ابن سلطان عبد الحميد حليم شاه, label= Jawi, script=arab, italic=unset; 8 Febru ...

* Zaefrul Nordin as Dato' Onn Jaafar *

Bront Palarae Nasrul Suhaimin bin Saifuddin (born 27 September 1978), known professionally as Bront Palarae, is a Malaysian actor, screenwriter, film director and producer. Early life and education Palarae was born in Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia. In 2005, ...

as Muzafar * Azhar Sulaiman as Anwar Abdul Malik * Noor Azhar Murad as

Tun Abdul Razak Tun Haji Abdul Razak bin Dato' Hussein ( ms, عبد الرزاق بن حسين, label= Jawi, script=arab, italic=unset; 11 March 1922 – 14 January 1976) was a Malaysian lawyer and politician who served as the 2nd Prime Minister of Malaysia f ...

* Nanu Baharuddin as Sharifah Rodziah *

Jins Shamsuddin Mohamed Zain "Jins" Shamsudin ( Jawi: محمد زين بن شمس الدين; born 5 November 1935 – 1 March 2017) was a Malaysian film actor, director, politician, writer and producer. Early life and film career Mohamed Jin was born in Tai ...

as Sultan of Johor *

Iqram Dinzly Mohammad Iqram Dinzly Muhammad Saipuddin (born 29 September 1981) is a Malaysian actor and television host. In February 2019, he rebranded himself as IQ Dinzly while stating that his former stage name has been 'dead'. Career He debuted in 200 ...

as Ahmad Badawi *

Ida Nerina Ida Nerina binti Hussain (born 13 January 1964), better known by her stage name Ida Nerina, is a Malaysian actress, producer and director. Biography Ida Nerina's career in TV and films began in the early 1990s. In 1992, she was nominated ...

as Datin Halimah Hussein * Liza Othman as Ibu Zain * Rozie Othman as Putih Mariah Ibrahim Rashid *

Douglas Lim Douglas Lim (born 11 October 1977) is a Malaysian actor, comedian, television presenter and emcee. He is well known for his involvement in local television, theater and film and comedy show. Early life Lim was born on 11 October 1977 in Kual ...

as Ang Lee / Ahli MCA *

Kee Thuan Chye Kee Thuan Chye (born 25 May 1954) is a Malaysian actor, dramatist, poet and journalist. Acting in theatre, films, and on television for more than 40 years, he continues to do so. In 1981, Kee co-founded the theatre group, KAMI, in Kuala Lumpur ...

Tan Cheng Lock Tan Cheng Lock KBE JP () (5 April 1883 – 13 December 1960) was a Malaysian Peranakan businessman and a key public figure who devoted his life to fighting for the rights and the social welfare of the Chinese community in Malaya. Tan wa ...

Chew Kin Wah Chew Kin Wah (; born 30 September 1965) is a Malaysian actor of Chinese descent. In June 2018, he was listed as one of the 10 top Malaysian actors who gain recognition internationally by ''Harian Metro''. Born and raised in Ipoh, Perak, Kin ...

as Tun H. S. Lee * Chacko Vadaketh as E. E. C. Thuraisingham * Megat Shahrizal as

Ismail Abdul Rahman Tun Dr. Ismail bin Abdul Rahman ( ms, إسماعيل بن عبدالرحمن, label= Jawi, script=arab, italic=unset; 4 November 1915 – 2 August 1973) was a Malaysian politician who served as the second Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia from ...

* Azizi Mohd Said as

Suleiman Abdul Rahman Dato' Suleiman bin Abdul Rahman (27 February 1912 – 6 November 1963) was a Malaysian politician who served as Minister of the Interior (1959–1961) and Malaysian High Commissioner to Australia from 1961 until his death on 6 November 1963. H ...

* Man Bai as Hussein Onn *

Rahim Razali Dato' Haji Abdul Rahim bin Mohd Razali (born 3 July 1939), better known by his stage name Rahim Razali, is a Malaysian actor, director, producer and sports commentator. Life and career English school at Anderson Ipoh High School, Anderson ...

as Syeikh Abdullah Fahim * Bell Ngasri as

Sardon Jubir Tun Sardon bin Jubir ( ms, سعدون بن زبير, label= Jawi, script=arab, italic=unset; 19 March 1917 – 14 December 1985) was a Malaysian politician. He served as Minister of Health, Minister of Works and Communications and was the Ya ...

Mustapha Maarof Dato' Mustapha Azahari bin Maarof ( Jawi: مصطفى ازاهاري معروف; 1 January 1935 – 15 December 2014) was a Malaysian actor. He appeared in Singapore’s '' Hang Tuah'' (1959), '' 1957: Hati Malaya'' (2007) and '' Chermin'' (2007), ...

as Sultan Selangor *

Jalaluddin Hassan Yang Berbahagia Dato' Jalaluddin bin Hassan (born 18 February 1954) is a Malaysian actor and television host. He is famously known for being the host of the Malaysian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? game show in Malay on NTV7 (2000� ...

as Sultan of Kedah * Kuswadinata as

Sultan of Perak The Sultan of Perak (سلطان ڤيراق) is one of the oldest hereditary seats among the Malay states. When the Sultanate of Malacca empire fell to Portugal in 1511, Sultan Mahmud Syah I retreated to Kampar, Sumatra, and died there in ...

* Tan Sri Azahari Taib as Tan Sri Azahari Taib * Zahim Albakri as Sir Edward Osni * Ridzuan Hashim as Datuk Yahaya * Adi Putra as Syed Alwi Al-Hadi * Sani Sudin as 70-year-old Zahari * Betty Banafe as Friend's Normala * Jeremy Smeeton as General Sir

Gerald Templer Field Marshal Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer, (11 September 1898 – 25 October 1979) was a senior British Army officer. He fought in both the world wars and took part in the crushing of the Arab Revolt in Palestine. As Chief of the Imperia ...

Kavita Sidhu Kavita Sidhu ( pa, ਕਵਿਤਾ ਕੌਰ ਸਿੱਧੂ, Kavitā kaura sidhū; born 29 November 1971) is a Malaysian actress and former beauty queen. She is of Indian Punjabi ancestry. Career Sidhu won the Miss Charm International title i ...

as Khalilah * Jit Murad as Tan Sri Dato' Khir Johari

Soundtrack

Track list: # Hati -

Siti Nurhaliza Dato' Sri Hajah Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin ( Jawi: سيتي نورهاليزا بنت تارودين ; IPA: ; born 11 January 1979) is a Malaysian singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman with more than 300 local and international awards. ...

# Perlu Kamu - Ajai &

Krisdayanti Kris Dayanti Trenggono (born 24 March 1975), often written mononymously as Krisdayanti (or shortened as KD), is an Indonesian singer and actress. She is the younger sister of Yuni Shara, another Indonesian singer. She is the daughter of Trenggono ...

References

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* 2007 films 2007 drama films Malay-language films English-language Malaysian films Chinese-language Malaysian films Malaysian historical drama films Malaysian political drama films 2000s political drama films 2000s historical drama films Films directed by Shuhaimi Baba Pesona Pictures films Films with screenplays by Shuhaimi Baba Films produced by Shuhaimi Baba {{Malaysia-film-stub