Badak, a deaf man, discovers his world is turned upside down when his daughter aspires to become a pop star.
Badak is also a film I consider highly underrated, and rightly so. The plot revolves around Badak (played by Shaheizy Sam), a deaf man who has spent most of his life raising his daughter, Mirah (played by Aida Amron). Their home is filled with love and laughter, even as they both live a life steeped in silence. However, life isn't as easy as one might think. Mirah works with her father at a small burger stand and dreams of becoming a hip-hop artist.
Director: Raihan Halim
Writer: Raihan Halim
Stars: Shaheizy Sam, Aida Amron, Wan Hanafi Su
As she finds her way toward that goal, we see the harmony between father and daughter begin to unravel. For Mirah, life is slowly becoming filled with music. However, her father cannot hear the life she is about to experience. And that's a beautiful juxtaposition that emerges along the way. We have a daughter who relies on music and a father who can't hear the voice everyone else hears. That's the premise of "Badak." It shows us the journey these two embark on and how they try not to lose themselves along the way.
As I mentioned before, this was a beautiful story, without a doubt. The way the creators have blended two such contrasting worlds is certainly worth seeing. It's beautiful in its own way, and to truly appreciate its beauty, one must watch this incredible film.
What stands out most is the cast's performance. Shaheizy Sam, as Badak, steals the show. He gives the impression of being reserved, but he easily opens up to his daughter. That protective side of a father, and also another facet of the same character, where he's unable to understand his daughter, has been wonderfully portrayed by Shaheizy Sam. Even Aida Amron, who plays Mirah, is a great actress. She has done a fantastic job telling us the story of a daughter born to a deaf father, but who has big dreams. Together, their father-daughter relationship feels as natural as any real-life father-daughter relationship. All the elements of that relationship have been incorporated into the film and are well-portrayed by everyone involved.
It's emotional and well-paced. That's a big plus. Often, films with this kind of plot become boring if they lack pacing. Fortunately, this wasn't the case with Badak, as the creators delivered a well-paced story where every emotion is deeply felt through masterful cinematic portrayal. Beyond that, even the character development is good, as we see both characters grow beautifully, trying to understand each other's worlds. Director Raihan Halim has given us an excellent film to watch during the week or even on the weekend. So, if you're looking for a quick but satisfying movie, Badak is for you.
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