Monday, March 28, 2011

The Malay Chronicles : Bloodline

The first movie production tell about Malay Bloodlines that know as "Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa.This is an adventure feature film set against the backdrop of ancient Malay, Roman and Chinese civilizations. It tells the tale of the journey of Merong Mahawangsa escorting a Roman prince to wed a beautiful Chinese princess during the 2nd century. Featuring an international cast, The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines combines elements of romance, adventure, coupled with a strong dose of hand-to-hand combat & martial arts. We watch this movie on 16 March 2011 at Golden Screen Cinema.



This story begins when the prince of Rome came to marry the princess of China. Merong Mahawangsa entrusted to guard the prince.
But the princess of China is not consented to marry the prince. So, he had fled the night before they were married. With her guidance when the princess fled into the forest, they had bumped into the prince the chance to be in the forest. Then, the prince decided to take them away because he was told that the princess did not want to marry him.
The next morning, their camp was attacked by people of Garuda. Garuda’s people were kidnapped the princess and kill the prince. Merong Mahawangsa has collapsed as a result of injuries suffered during the war
However, he was rescued by an elderly man named Kesum. According to Kesum, Merong Mahawangsa would become their king and to unite them in one day. Merong Mahawangsa want to take revenge against the people of Garuda. By coincidence, Admiral of China has come to ask for help from Merong Mahawangsa to save their princess that had been kidnapped. Apparently, the prince of Rome was still alive because was rescued by the Admiral. They finally came together and agreed to attack the Garuda’s island.
Their arrival on the Garuda’s island, a battle ensued. However, Merong Mahawangsa killed many of the enemy by using the strategy which is by using sunlight to burn those forces of Garuda’s armies. But their efforts were blocked by Taji, a leader of Garuda. This is because Taji has magic powers that can bring storm to cover the sun. Merong Mahawangsa finally had to attack face to face with them.
Many soldiers who died in battle. This includes two friends of Merong Mahawangsa and Admiral of the China. However, Merong Mahawangsa managed to kill the admiral of the Garuda race. However, he has been held hostage by Taji when the troops from China and Rome arrived there to attack them. In order to save all, Merong Mahawangsa willing to sacrifice himself by stabbing himself on his own stomach with the sword until translucent and hit back at Taji.

Even though they managed to rescue the princess from China and won the battle, but they have lost the first king of Langkasuka. Such is the story of a king who was willing to sacrifice for the welfare of its citizens.













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