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Cinta Segi Tiga
Rhoma is a successful musician, while his elder brother, Dendy, is a successful engineer. Then Rhoma starts a relationship with Rika, the daughter of Alwi, who is the best friend of Rhoma’s father, Hadi. One day, Hadi comes to ask Alwi for Rika’s hand in marriage. Rika mistakenly thinks that proposal comes from Rhoma, but it is Dendy who is proposing. Rhoma, who is currently having a show out of town, is very happy to hear about his brother’s engagement. He decides to rush home, even when his contract with the show has not yet completed. But Rhoma gets into an accident and loses his sight. So when he meets Rika, who has changed her name to Mira, he does not recognise her, not even from her voice. When Rhoma is recovering at the end of his treatment, Rika runs away. When she crosses the street, she is hit by a car and dies. Rhoma is there to witness it all.
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Plot Summary
A married couple finds their relationship tested when the husband becomes infatuated with another woman. The film explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and societal expectations in navigating such a delicate triangle. Tensions rise as the characters grapple with their desires and the consequences of their choices.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of 'Cinta Segi Tiga' from 1979 is scarce in contemporary international databases. However, Indonesian films from this era often reflected societal norms and moral dilemmas, and films dealing with romantic entanglements typically garnered audience interest.
What Reviewers Say
Explores themes of marital infidelity and its emotional toll.
Often features strong dramatic performances portraying complex relationships.
Reflects social values and romantic melodrama prevalent in Indonesian cinema of the period.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this specific film are not readily available in aggregated form. However, films of this genre from the era were generally appreciated for their dramatic narratives and exploration of relatable human emotions.
Fun Fact
Films like 'Cinta Segi Tiga' often played a significant role in shaping public discourse on relationships and morality in Indonesia during the late 1970s.
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