The film was theatrically released in 3D and digital 2D format in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei on 30 August 2012.
The movie begins in the late 19th century when Halim bin Kasim (Riz Amin), an employee of the British colonial government, and his wife, Sakinah (Dian P. Ramlee), witness a shooting star in the sky.
Halim wants to make a wish, but Sakinah cautions him not to get carried away by colonial culture and to respect the local Malay ritual.
Budi's parents, who were allegedly "conspiring with the British", get beheaded for the new colonial policy of "Asia for Asians".
Around the Malayan Declaration of Independence in 1957, Budi (Remy Ishak), amidst his adolescence, sells wicker baskets with his impaired friend, Razak (Izzue Islam), with whom he grew up at the orphanage.
Following thereupon, Budi attempts to mend his relationship with Lily by seeking the blessing from her father but ultimately flunked after Mr. Ho flung the ring to the floor, which causes it to leave a dent.
In 2012, at nearly 30 years old, Budi, now the owner of a florist store, aspires to reestablish his home as a sanctuary.
The reconciliation threw Budi into a deplorable state, in which he had to deal with the "curse" of only growing every four years, which makes him recall the agony of having lost too many loved ones because of it.
Budi awoke in distress on the morning of the 55th Independence Day, having dreamed of a horrible disturbance that would befall him and Lily, even though his own body was already suffering from health issues.