Set in the 14th century, a brewing friendship between the Chinese Emperor Yong Le and the King of Sulu, Paduka Pahala is forged upon the latter's visit to China.
"Afandi" is adapted from Xinjiang Uyghur folklore. The protagonist Avanti uses his ingenuity and wisdom to act for the working people and fight injustices, reflecting the strong love and hatred of the people. China's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1979
