BEFORE THE WIND

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: CCE 287).

Synopsis

Abu Baker is a poor fisherman from the east coast of Malaya. With only a sailing boat he is at the mercy of tide, wind and weather. If these turn against him he runs into debt with the fish merchant. But with government help he obtains a new motor fishing boat which can take him and his fellow fishermen to new and abundant fishing grounds whatever the weather.

 

Titles

  • BEFORE THE WIND
 

Technical Data

Year:
1953
Running Time:
20 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
725ft (ca)
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Malaya
Sponsor
Federation of Malaya
Production company
Malayan Film Unit