
Rita and Teddy are so in love that Teddy refuses his father’s urging that he marry another young woman. When Teddy introduces Rita to his father, Rita remembers a dark part of her past and realizes that Teddy’s father Bambang, murdered her mother to take over her wealth, while Rita herself had almost been strangled to death by Bambang’s friend Hendrik. After that fateful meeting with Teddy’s father, Rita plots revenge. Meanwhile, Bambang, who is a lascivious old man, sends Teddy abroad in hopes that he can have his way with Rita. Meanwhile, Rita gains more intelligence on her enemies. It turns out that Bambang has a daughter named Mona , who is dating Gino, Hendrik’s son.
Directed by Ackyl Anwari, Kenikmatan Tabu leans on a strong ensemble — Kiki Fatmala, Inneke Koesherawati, Teguh Yulianto — 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 1994.
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Living in rural Texas is a dysfunctional family: an abusive dad, a Vietnam vet with a war wound that's left him impotent; a compliant wife and a son of about 20, two small sons who look a lot like their brother. The dad harbors a secret, and he goes to murderous lengths to keep it hidden. The young man, Jimmy, who has suspicions, but little comes out until a Yankee woman comes to town.
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