Behind the Mosquito Net

Jan 1, 1983

1h 34m

★ 7.5

Overview

A portrait of newly married couple, Nurlela and Hasan, who have to live at the house of Nurlelas’s father. They do not have enough money to find a place of their own. Nurlela's father constantly compares Hasan negatively to his rich son-in-law Bakri (August Melasz), causes a friction between the young couple. Hasan and Nurlela fights when looking for their own way to be able to live independently. This situation makes them lie to each other, especially Hasan, who questions himself about his work and its environment. Hasan’s hard work to get off the family’s house eventually causes a misunderstanding. Nurlela almost commits suicide before the couple is able to trust each other again.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

PT Sukma Putra Film

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Cast

Nurlela

Christine Hakim

Hasan

Slamet Rahardjo

Martini

Nungki Kusumastuti

Bachrum (Abah)

Maruli Sitompul

Farida

Rima Melati

Bakri

August Melasz

Rosnah

Sylvia Widiantono

Dr. Nurdin

Sandy Suwardi Hassan

Ibu Martini

Sofia W.D.

Rosadi

Mark Sungkar

Ismed

Hendro Djarot

Basuki

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