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Leak
Cantika doesn’t know that some member of her family is a Leak, including his father, Wayan Ardhana who serves to Devil for fortune. Luckily, her grandfather, Nyoman Aria and her mother are not Leak believer. For protecting her, they will do anything they can. Wayan is dying after the local society catch him in the act in a full moon night. Cantika who wants to help her father, turns out to do something that finally made her become a Leak, but she doesn’t realize it. Until the next full moon, she realizes the changes happen in her, and because of the help from Nyoman, Cantika is then brought in to a remote area. Cantika and her boyfriend, Aldi still continue their relationship although his mother doesn’t agree. Cantika then decided to stay away from Aldi so that he won’t become the victim of Leak. Although Cantika has revealed everything to him, on the contrary Aldi is willing to die for her. Cantika, Nyoman, and Aldi must cooperate to make things normal again.
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Plot Summary
A hardened ex-cop, haunted by a past tragedy, is drawn back into the criminal underworld when his estranged daughter becomes entangled with a dangerous crime boss. He must navigate a treacherous path of betrayal and violence to save her, confronting his own demons along the way. The film explores themes of redemption, fatherhood, and the consequences of one's actions.
Critical Reception
Leak (2007) received a generally negative reception from critics, with many citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the action sequences, the overall consensus pointed to a derivative and uninspired crime thriller that failed to stand out in the genre. Audience scores were also lukewarm, reflecting a general lack of engagement with the film's narrative.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a formulaic plot that offers little originality.
Performances are largely unconvincing, failing to elevate the material.
Action sequences are present but do not compensate for the narrative weaknesses.
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Fun Fact
Despite its limited release and critical reception, the film features veteran actors Richard Tyson and Stacy Keach in supporting roles.
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