Nagabonar

Nagabonar is a 1987 Indonesian epic war comedy film directed by M.T. Risyaf. It was Indonesia's submission to the 60th [Academy Awards] for the Academy Award for Best [Foreign Language Film], but was not accepted as a nominee. In 2007, the sequel named Nagabonar Jadi 2 released.

Synopsis

Naga Bonar is a pickpocket. During the withdrawal of the Japanese occupying forces from Indonesia in 1945 he declares himself a general of the Liberation Forces. However, soon a mask becomes his true self, and he becomes a true soldier and patriot.