Paskal
PASKAL: The Movie follows Arman Rahmat, an officer serving with Malaysia’s elite naval special forces unit. Arman is deeply committed to his responsibilities, but that commitment also creates tension between his demanding career and his family life.
The story combines fictional characters with situations inspired by real Malaysian naval operations. One of its major historical influences is the response to the MV Bunga Laurel hijacking by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden in 2011. describes the film as following an elite Royal Malaysian Navy unit during a mission to rescue a hijacked tanker.
Movie Details
| Detail | Information |
| Official Title | PASKAL: The Movie |
| Release Year | 2018 |
| Director | Adrian Teh |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Military |
| Runtime | 115 Minutes |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Primary Language | Malay |
| Release Date | September 27, 2018 |
| Main Star | Hairul Azreen |
| Main Character | Arman Rahmat |
| Production Company | Asia Tropical Films |
| Malaysian Distributor | GSC Movies |
| Reported Budget | Around RM10 Million |
| Malaysian Box Office | RM28.98 Million recorded by FINAS |
| Story Inspiration | Royal Malaysian Navy PASKAL operations |
Production And Filming
Production took place in multiple locations rather than relying entirely on studio sets. identifies Turkey among the filming locations. Other production reporting places filming in Malaysia as well, giving the film a combination of domestic and international environments.
The reported RM10 million budget was used partly to support the scale of the action production and the preparation required for its cast. Contemporary reporting described it as a high budget Malaysian project. The result is a movie with a noticeably larger visual scope than a small independent action drama.
Main Cast
| Hairul Azreen |
| Ammar Alfian |
| Jasmine Suraya |
| Henley Hii |
| Hafizul Kamal |
| Theebaan Govindasamy |
| Gambit Saifullah |
| Taufiq Hanafi |
| Namron |
| Amerul Affendi |
| Tiger Chen |
Movie Story
Arman Rahmat has built his life around service with PASKAL. His work demands discipline and long periods away from his family and the personal cost of that commitment becomes an important part of the story. The film moves between Arman’s relationships and high pressure naval missions. It also examines the bond between members of his team, particularly as past events begin affecting present loyalties.
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