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Kickflip
9.2
/10
197 Ratings

Synopsis

Johan, a middle-aged, talented photographer is forced to take an entry-level advertising job to support his pregnant wife after his dream of starting his own photography company shatters thanks to a cheating business partner. One day, a young skater named Ali pop’s a kickflip in his office car park.

Our take

Khairil M. Bahar has established himself as a singular voice in contemporary Malaysian cinema. A black and white ode to skater culture, Kickflip is his latest passion project: a simple, powerful tale with an inspiring and unforgettable conclusion.