KIL

KIL

Year: 2013

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: Malay

Director: Nik Amir Mustapha

DramaMystery

Akil is a young man struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, repeatedly failing in his attempts to end his life. He discovers a unique agency that provides an anonymous service for people seeking to die, a seemingly perfect solution. However, his plans are complicated when he meets Zara and begins to question his desire to die, leading him to confront his feelings and reconsider his future.

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Timeline – KIL (2013)

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1

Akil's depressive spiral and failed suicide attempts

Akil is consumed by depression and repeatedly tries to take his own life, but each attempt ends in failure. During one rooftop attempt, he unintentionally stops a teenage girl named Juliana Evans from jumping after a painful breakup. The brush with tragedy leaves him shaken and unresolved about his future.

Apartment building rooftop
2

Discovery of LAB through a city flyer

Akil happens upon a flyer advertising suicide services in a public space and decides to call the number. Salina answers and directs him to a mysterious agency known as the Life Action Bureau (LAB). He learns that LAB offers a path to end his life, which piques his curiosity and fear.

City street
3

Consultation and hiring LAB

After a consultation with LAB representative Mr. Harun, Akil hires the agency to end his life in an unspecified manner. He remains unaware of who the LAB contractors are or when and where the execution will occur. The arrangement unsettles him, but he feels compelled to proceed.

LAB office
4

Love blooms: Akil meets Zara

Akil returns to his routine but soon meets Zara, a woman who captures his attention and empathy. Their connection deepens as they spend time together in various places around the city. The budding relationship brings Akil moments of happiness he had long forgotten.

Various locations around the city
5

World Without Tomorrow: a LAB connection

Akil brings Zara to watch a movie titled World Without Tomorrow, directed by Johan Iskandar. Johan is revealed to be a LAB customer due to his failed marriage, hinting at LAB's reach and involvement in personal lives. The screening ties Zara and Akil more closely to LAB's world.

Cinema
6

A trail of photos and encouragement

As days pass, Akil begins receiving photos of his everyday life with little notes encouraging him to keep living. The messages grow more uplifting and seem to be guiding him toward a sense of purpose. The strange gestures soften his despair, at least for a time.

Home
7

Zara revealed as LAB contractor for Johan

Zara is revealed to be LAB's contractor working for Johan, though she denies being a killer. The revelation shatters Akil's trust and complicates his feelings for her. The truth of Zara's involvement unsettles the fragile safety net LAB appeared to offer.

8

Abduction and home invasion

Akil is kidnapped for a short period, photographed, and then released. Upon returning home, he finds his house ransacked, intensifying his fear and sense that someone is manipulating his life. The events push him toward seeking protection and understanding from LAB or the police.

Akil's home
9

Desperate bid to cancel the contract

Desperate, Akil attempts to cancel his LAB contract; Harun informs him that cancellation is impossible. He then tries to go to the police, but struggles to articulate what happened with LAB and the contract. The lack of clear answers deepens his sense of entrapment.

Police station / LAB office
10

Return to the village and parental guilt

Seeking meaning, Akil travels to his village to see Aunt Rose. He confronts the painful truth that his mother died in an accident linked to a past mistake of his, intensifying guilt that mirrors the life-or-death stakes of LAB’s promises. The visit reopens old wounds.

Village
11

Zara's kidneys: a dark link

In a disturbing turn, Zara is revealed to have received kidneys from Raj, Miss Jasmine's son, hinting at a deep and morally murky network surrounding LAB. This revelation adds to Akil's growing skepticism about LAB and the people around him. The graft appears to connect personal tragedy with a broader, darker scheme.

Hospital
12

Photos of Zara's victims and growing distrust

Back from the village, Akil discovers a collection of photographs depicting Zara's victims. The haunting images force him to confront the possible consequences of trusting Zara and LAB. The revelation strains their relationship and pushes him toward a breaking point.

Home
13

Confrontation and manipulation

Akil confronts Zara about her LAB involvement; she admits she works with LAB but denies being a killer. They argue, and he implores her to kill him, a demand she resists with a sharp reminder that she still cares. The exchange exposes the complexity of their bond and the blurred lines of loyalty.

14

The final confrontation: Harun's shot

Returning home, Akil encounters Mr. Harun, the LAB contractor assigned to fulfill the contract. Akil proclaims that he wants his life back, and a pistol is fired in the ensuing confrontation. The moment feels final even as doubt lingers about the true nature of LAB's intentions.

Akil's home
15

Epilogue: truth about LAB and Zara's fate

The pistol is revealed to be a toy, overturning the apparent act of violence. LAB is reframed as an NGO dedicated to preventing suicide rather than killing people. Zara is confirmed to be a LAB contractor but not working for Harun, and the film ends with her giving Akil a treat for guessing her exact role.

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