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I Want to Live

1970·Movie
1h 38min

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About

Rahimah is forced into prostitution by her stepfather. While she solicits at a bar, it is raided by the police. But Rahimah is able to escape thanks to Nor, a sympathetic policeman who takes her into his home. A romance soon blossoms between them, and they begin to yearn for a new life together. However, Rahimah is haunted by her past, and she lives in fear of her stepfather catching up to them.
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Directed by:
M. Amin
Written by:
Hamzah Hussien
Produced by:
Ho Ah Loke, Loke Wan Tho

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is I Want to Live worth watching?

88
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is I Want to Live?

1 h 38 min

I Want to Live runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is I Want to Live in?

EnglishMalay

It was made in English, with some Malay.

What tropes does I Want to Live use?

Historical Villain DowngradeLast-Minute ReprieveReally Gets Around"Not Making This Up" DisclaimerProduct PlacementThe Stool PigeonSilence Is GoldenDrugs Are BadSmoking Is CoolPaparazziHope SpotFiery Redheadand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for I Want to Live, including Historical Villain Downgrade, Last-Minute Reprieve, Really Gets Around.