Marriage Haze

Because his girlfriend Ratri is betrothed to an engineer, Tedo leaves college to find work in Jakarta. In a short time, he becomes a director and marries the daughter of the company owner. But his wife, Siska is an only child, whose mother died during childbirth, and therefore craves attention. His concern for work only enrages her. Siska ends up neglecting her household and turns to drinking. Meanwhile, Tedo meets his old girlfriend, Ratri, who is now a designer and works with the textile company that he runs. Ratri is unmarried and still in love with Tedo but doesn’t want to steal him away. The climax is when Tedo and Siska die in an accident, and in accordance with Tedo’s last wish, Ratri should raise their child.

Directed by Satmowi Atmowiloto, Marriage Haze leans on a strong ensemble — Meriam Bellina, Ray Sahetapy, Indra Widyawati — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1984.