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A heart-breaking look at physically disabled Indian orphan Badrul (M.Subash), who leads a hard life as he is mistreated by his stepmother Mon (Maimon Mutalib) and step-aunt Zaitun (Khatijah Tan). Despite his disabilities, Badrul is independent and earns his living by selling keropok and porridge. He still loves his stepmother unconditionally even though she verbally and physically abuses him. Badrul’s only relief comes in the form of his paternal grandmother Mak Nek (Rominah Sidek) and through his friendship with the village madman Junid (Jalil Hamid). Badrul’s handicap only impedes his body movements and speech but his mind is sharp and, as he is raised as a Muslim, is devout and regularly makes his way to the mosque to pray. Badrul also has a hidden talent as he is artistic and the film derives its title from the object he values the most – his pencil.

Director
M.Subash
Screenplay
M.Subash
Cinematography
Indra Che Muda
Editor
Surenthar
Music
Abzrey
Cast
M Subash (Badrul), Rominah Sidek (Mak Nek), Khatijah Tan
(Zaitun), Maimon Mutalib (Mon), Jalil Hamid (Junid)
Production Design
Surenthar, Murgana
Sound
Abzrey
Costumes
Siti Khabdah Kaharubin
Production & Sales
Genius Parade Sdn Bhd
4-5-5, Queens Avenue
Block 4, Jalan Bayam
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
T/F: 03-9205-6027 / 6025

Director-actor-script-writer Subash Manokaran, popularly known as M Subash, has been a dancer, singer and director of TV programmes for Indian channels like Vanavil and TV 9. He has made several telemovies before making his first feature film, Pensil.