Sepet is a 2004 Malaysian romantic comedy drama film set in Malaysia. It tells a tale of a love that blooms between a Chinese boy and a Malay girl. Sepet is a Malay word which, in this context, refers to the 'slit eyes' of the Chinese.

It's about a 19-year old Ah Loong who is in charge of a stall selling pirated VCDs. Contrary to the stereotype of his social standing, Ah Loong, is an incurable romantic with an unlikely hobby - he loves to read and write poetry. Quite content to carry on being the Romeo of the slums, Ah Loong's life takes a sudden turn one day when a Malay schoolgirl, Orked, arrives at his stall. Love blossoms between Orked and Ah Loong, although there are social and racial pressures that stand in their way. In the end, Ah Loong is involved in a motor vehicle accident while Orked is going to England to pursue her studies. It is not clear if he lived or died until the sequel, Gubra.

It has already made its way to the 18th Tokyo International Film Festival 2005 where it was nominated for Best Asian Film.

I'm off to watch Gubra.