1957: Hati Malaya (English: 1957: The Heart of Malaya) is a 2007 Malaysian Malay-language historical political drama film directed by Shuhaimi Baba starring Maya Karin, Rusdi Ramli, Sharifah Amani and Adlin Aman Ramlie.
[1][2] Four young Malaysians, Hali, Salmi, Ani and Rafiq have been assigned to do a picture book of "1957".
While two of them grudgingly carry out the request made by the publisher, Hali takes on the role enthusiastically.
They weave the story of independence by transporting themselves back to the past.
The present characters find new meaning to "Merdeka".