Bukak Api
Bukak Api was made to heighten HIV/AIDS awareness amongst the sex-worker community in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, portraying the subculture as honestly as possible. The film was a community effort which brought together various agencies, residents, brothel owners, sex-workers, film students and production houses in support of the need for community-friendly information. It is an example of Pink Triangle Malaysia's working approach of community development for HIV/AIDS education, support and care. Bukak Api or "to open fire" is street lingo among sex-workers to mean "to have sex with a client".
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2000 |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Genre | Documentary, Drama |
| Director | Osman Ali |
| Runtime | 80 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.0/10 (3 votes) |
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Bukak Api is an acquired taste at 3.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A 2000 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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