Ammar & Opie
2018
Without any critical scores, cast recognition, or director pedigree to go on, this film sounds like a potentially powerful character study about redemption and human connection—but it's also a total gamble. If you're in the mood for an intimate, emotional indie drama and don't mind the risk of an unknown quantity, give it a shot; otherwise, stick with something more proven.
Plot
# The Story of Ammar Ammar's story begins with him being widely recognized, and many believe his popularity is a good sign for his career advancement as a singer. However, popularity can also sweep someone away and destroy an artist's career. This is what happened to Ammar, and the scandal that emerged left him deeply disappointed. After receiving news of his mother's death, Ammar is forced to confront a scandal involving himself. This bitter experience causes Ammar's singing career to collapse, leading him into depression and severe emotional distress. Ammar believes he still has a chance to rebuild his name when he receives a new offer for a concert in Thailand. However, upon arriving in the neighboring country, Ammar realizes he has been deceived. With nothing but his guitar, Ammar's life falls apart until he is forced to become a vagrant. While Ammar is lost in thought contemplating his unfortunate fate, a young beggar named Opie appears and hands him a package of food.
Director: Raja Mukhriz Bin R. Ahmad Kamaruddin
Cast: Hazama, Irfan Rajali, Datuk Awie, Syerinie Myra, Kodi Rasheed