The Big Durian

1. What scene in 'The Big Durian' made a n impression on you, and why?

The scene where the Chinese man talk about the rumour of reasons Private Adam went "Amok". It was very memorable because the mentioned a Sultan killed Private Adam's brother. In my opinion, it is consider as a shocking incident.

2. What was rumoured to be Private Adam's grouse (pain)/ reason which lead to him running amuck?

Private Adam's reason of leading him to run "Amok" was rumoured that his brother was killed by the Sultan while accompanying the royal highness on a golf trip. His brother was murdered by beaten to death.

3. A character from Sabah ends her narrative by noting the look on Private Adam's face. What was it that she saw and how does it contrast with her feelings?

She note that she sees freedom on Private Adam's face and she wished she could be like him, running freely doing what she wants to do. She was very envy of Private Adam because she was longing for freedom for a long time. She works in her relative's food stall and depend on them as she came to Kuala Lumpur from Sabah alone.

4. From what historical vantage point is the director viewing the events of 1987? What is the 'present' of the documentary and what is its mood?

The historical vantage point of the director is looking back the issue of the past at 1987. The influence or impact cause by Private Adam's case to the director and society was presented in the film