Buli is a 2004 Malaysian Malay-language black comedy drama film directed by Afdlin Shauki in his directorial debut. The film stars Afdlin himself, along with Hans Isaac, Nasha Aziz, Ako Mustapha, and Sharifah Shahirah as well as cameo appearances from well-known Malaysian celebrities. Its sequel, Buli Balik was released in 2006.
Plot
The plot of this film started with Nordin standing in the middle of the city of Kuala Lumpur as he gazed around him. Starting here, Nordin narrate the history of his life, including being a victim of bullying while in school while acknowledging not have many friends.
Nordin, 28 years old, still single and yet to be married, worked as a software designer at the Michealsoft, a computer company owned by Tan Sri Michael (Patrick Teoh), Nordin was with Michaelsoft for three years. Meetings are held at the Michealsoft headquarters, Tan Sri Michael announced sales of computer anti-virus software KABELUPUKOM Version 1.1, which has penetrated the world market. Nordin arrived at the office, and Tan Sri Michael announced that it has take a new staff in the company. A Mitsubishi Lancer car came and hit the road marker for the disabled. The new staff is Roy, Nordin's childhood friend. Roy joined the company to lead the project for creating the software security system for the Japanese company. When Nordin surprised by Roy's presence, he gets out of the meeting and has not had time to leave, Roy called him, as he dubbed it "Boyot".
Nordin remembering past events during the secondary school: In 1991, Roy and sit level 3. Roy bullying Nordin by trying to insert his head in toilet. Apparently, it was a dream, Nordin screaming while immersing his head in a sink filled with water and see the mirror. Roy came, and asked him to do a working paper reports to clients. Nordin bridge itself in wall toilets and dream again, he turns into The Incredible Hulk with the rest of his body is blue, while his clothes torn his body as a result of growing up, and he scares Roy.
Nordin is insecure with his body shape and feels too ashamed with his fatty body. While exercising at the gym, he saw the 'Lu Slim Lah Beb' ('Lookin' Slim Babe') infomercial on television and tries to call the products' phone number. Roy celebrates his 28th birthday at the hotel and he brings Nordin together. He introduces him to his friends and humiliated him by calling him "Boyot" and gives him a swimming trunk. At his home, Nordin calls Dr. Ika for help where he can undergo the therapy session. Meanwhile, Roy and his friends enjoy partying at the hotel's karaoke center. Rudy, who has a permanent scar on his face, came with a suitcase and shows them a lot of money in the suitcase where they liked. Rudy offers Roy to help him in a 'big project' which is robbing the bank using the software system that the company made and Rudy asking Roy for not to double-crossed him. After that, Rudy sang a Malay ballad tune, "Kau Kunci Cintaku Di Dalam Hatimu" ("You Locked My Love In Your Heart"), made famous by Ramlah Ram.
Nordin, who was on medical leave, hanging out with Dr. Ika. Tan Sri Michael warns Roy to completing the client report, otherwise he would get fired by his boss. He insist that rather be known by his nickname instead of his real name, Masron and asking Nordin's whereabouts. Nordin and Dr. Ika enjoys watching movies in cinema and later they eating at a restaurant where the skyline of KL was seen. The fireworks was displayed on the night of New Year celebration. Dr. Ika tells Nordin about his New Year Resolution and he replies to her that he determined to undergo her therapy session this year. The fireworks continues to sparkling in the sky. While Nordin wants to go home, Roy came to him. He blames Nordin as he nearly got fired by the boss because the security system that their team need to do not done yet. Roy then beating him without mercy although Nordin asking for apologize and he warns Nordin to hand over the report to him and beat him again before left. Nordin's housemate, Shaf is so angry to Roy asking him to go to clinic to seeking medical treatment after being beaten by Roy, but Nordin refused. Nordin tells Shaf that he has met an angel who will changed his life, but Shaf asking to him did he okay?.