It tells the story about the adventures of Taj and his friend Mubarak in search of the Bakawali Flower to cure the eyes of the King who suddenly went blind when he saw Taj's face. He went through many trials and temptations during the adventure including from a charismatic witch (Princess Jenuh Hati). Finally he met the Bakawali Flower which can only be found in the forbidden garden belonging to Princess Saharazad which is strictly controlled by the fierce Jinn
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Nordin Ahmad
Taj
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Latifah Omar
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Wahid Satay
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B. N. Rao Director · Ibrahim Yem Writer George Peterson Editor
First release July 31, 1963 · Produced in Singapore, Malaysia · Production Cathay Organisation
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Cathay-Keris Films
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Cathay Organisation
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Singapore · Malaysia
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Original language
Malay
Spoken on screen
Malay
Release dates
Malaysia · July 31, 1963
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