Enjoy the 1MDB documentary and see why Malaysia is finally on the global mapTrue crime feature documentary Man On The Run, directed by Cassius Michael Kim (Stockton On My Mind, The Wonder List) will debut 5 January 2024 on Netflix. The film uncovers the shocking true story of a corrupt group of co-conspirators who jeopardised Malaysia’s hope for financial stability through the 1MDB scandal.

Jho Low at Cipriani Wall Street on October 20, 2014 in New York City.

Finally On The Map

Their influence extended from the highest levels of the Malaysian government to the glamorous enclaves of Hollywood. Man On The Run follows the enigmatic Low Taek Jho, known locally as Jho Low, a mysterious businessman and playboy.

Working with former Prime Minister Najib Razak of Malaysia, Low orchestrated a scheme to exploit 1MDB, a sovereign wealth fund established in 2009 with the noble purpose of benefiting the people of Malaysia.

The Search For The Truth

In 2015, the intrepid journalist Clare Rewcastle-Brown receives leaked financial documents, setting off a global investigation that uncovered a staggering amount of money being funnelled into international bank accounts to fuel Low’s extravagant lifestyle.

Shockingly, this included the acquisition of lavish properties, a private jet, a superyacht, paying to party with A-list celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and dating supermodel Miranda Kerr. Dubbed the “Asian Great Gatsby,” Jho Low even financed Martin Scorcese’s Oscar nominated blockbuster, The Wolf of Wall Street.

Facing The Music

Low now faces charges of money laundering and a slew of other offences related to the multibillion-dollar scandal and is wanted by international authorities. The disgraced financier is on the run and believed to be hiding in China.

Man On The Run exposes a complex web of greed and corruption. Currently jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak, 1MDB whistle blower Xavier Andre Justo, and journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown who broke the story, are featured in the film.

Right Result, Wrong Reason

What’s more, Man On The Run is a Netflix production that has a list of heavy hitters in every department including production, directing and editors. So be sure to check it out and find out firsthand why Malaysia, after so many years of being unknown is finally on the map, although for all the wrong reasons in the end.

More information can be found on the Official Netflix Website.