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Release Year1983
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageIndonesian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorTeguh Karya
WritersTeguh Karya, Slamet Rahardjo
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBehind the Mosquito Net
About Behind the Mosquito Net
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.
Directed by Teguh Karya, Behind the Mosquito Net leans on a strong ensemble — Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, Nungki Kusumastuti — 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 1983.
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