Sangkar (English: Cage) is a 2019 Malaysian Malay-language martial arts action drama film directed by Kabir Bhatia starring Zul Ariffin, Remy Ishak and Mira Filzah.
This film depicts about the rivalry and redemption between two local mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, as they go from enemies to friends while fighting for glory and family.
This was the reunion project of Ariffin and Ishak, nine years after Evolusi KL Drift 2 (2010).
[1][2][3][4] The film presents Adam as an MMA fighter, raised by his stepfather Hassan after his mother Hajar died while his father was in prison.
Soon after, Johan is seriously injured by Adam, while Jai and his friends are arrested by police.
His boss Hassan tells Adam that he is going to cut his salary and humiliate his mother.
He sees a cheque on his mother's picture with a note saying, ‘pay or die’.
Later on, Adam was forced to throw away the alcohol and learns about repenting with his late mother.
The next morning, Adam, Lee and Hafiz steal a wheelchair and bed at the retirement house.
Adam takes care of Johan helping him eat, drink, and give him adult diapers.
Adam, Johan, Lea, Bob and Reza go to the water park.
Outraged, Lea angrily slaps Adam, forcing him to leave.
Filming took place in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and Banting, Selangor from 7 May to 11 June 2018.
MMA fighter Saiful Reza choreographed the scenes and trained the actors.