KOREA FOUNDATION

Have you heard of silat? This traditional martial art is practiced in many of the Islamic countries of Southeast Asia. Today, the ACH is pleased to recommend the Bruneian movie Yasmine, which depicts the power of silat in dominating opponents and the deft movements its practitioners use to defend themselves. The film is director Siti Kamaluddin’s first, and tells the story of a young girl named Yasmine who joins a silat club. As she grows, Yasmine comes into conflict with her father, who disapproves of his daughter learning silat, and sometimes hurts her friends’ feelings by making the wrong decisions. However, by learning the true nature of this traditional martial art, Yasmine gradually adopts a more mature attitude towards family, friends, and love. How about enjoying the beautiful scenery of Brunei and the exciting martial art of silat by watching Yasmine, a film that combines mental training, sports, and cultural art?