Lenong Rumpi

The story of a young man from the provinces named Bony who is seeking knowledge and experience in Jakarta. He meets a young woman from Manado, who wishes to become a singer, at the boarding house where is renting a room. Bony, Mungky and their friends at the boarding house are so busy having a good time that they forgot why they have come to Jakarta. Eventually, Bony and Mungky’s parents show up in Jakarta at around the same time. Bony and Mungky pretend that they have married, but their parents find out the truth soon enough. As a result, the two young people are separated and sent abroad to study in different places.

Directed by Yazman Yazid, Lenong Rumpi leans on a strong ensemble — Harry de Fretes, Debby Sahertian, Ira Wibowo — 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 comedy titles of 1991.