The film is unusual for its time, not following the conventional Hindustani-influenced formula that dominated Malay films of the era. It was panned by a generation of Malay film reviewers accustomed to the typical format. However, three out of four established film critics in the country voted it the best film of the year in Malaysia in 1983. The film represented Malaysia at two international film festivals. Zulzamri who played the character of Din won the Best Child Actor Award at the Malaysian National Film Festival.