Malacca

Malacca

1987 · 115 min · ★ 8.0 · Thriller

A young man and woman are touring around Asia with rucksacks on their backs. They meet a stranger, who turns out to be more dangerous than he seems.

Directed by Vilgot Sjöman · Written by Vilgot Sjöman

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