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Inspired by a story dating from the royal era, Jalôko is a dramatic film mixing adventure and suspense. The hero of the film is nicknamed “Jalôko”, literally gigolo, a typical character living in the outlaw community. But with his big heart, he managed to seduce the king's only daughter, the princess. But nothing happened as easily as that for folk heroes. They had to overcome many obstacles.
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Released
Original Language
MG
In the 1930s, British officer John Truscott journeys to a remote village in colonial Malaysia to educate and Westernize the local Iban population. There, he's introduced to the lovely Selima. In keeping with tradition, Selima is assigned to sleep with Truscott and teach him the native language and customs. But when they fall in love, both colonists and natives object to their plans to marry.