
Darus runs for his life when his wealthy and ambitious uncle tries to marry him off to Zarinah, the daughter of a bank manager. He refuses to wed the girl because he already has a sweetheart. Darus also knows that the old man, who had been his guardian since he was young, needs to borrow money from the banker to finance an abandoned housing project. Darus' disappearance worries his uncle greatly. When he comes across Darus' 'double', the crafty old man decides to pass him off as his nephew.
Directed by M. Amin, Bertunang leans on a strong ensemble — A R Badul, Maria Arshad, Ibrahim Din — 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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