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Ira Maya Putri Cinderella
Princess Cinderella gives birth to a baby girl. The king, the baby’s father, gives her the name, Ira Maya. The neighboring King, who plans to betroth the baby with his son, attends the big party for the baby’s birth. The celebration is ruined with the appearance of the Wicked Witch who curses that Ira Maya will die if a needle pricks her. This is actually the plot of the Stepmother who wants to ruin Princess Cinderella’s happiness. To avoid this evil plan, Ira Maya is raised in the forest by the four good fairies. They keep moving and Ira Maya even changes her name to Mawar because the Wicked Witch is hunting her. When Mawar is an adult, she plays by the waterfall and meets a hunter. The good fairies explain to him who Mawar actually is. When she is approaching 17, Ira Maya and the four good fairies return to the palace. But the Step Mother and the Wicked Witch still want to see her suffer and even hunt the Hunter, who is actually the son of the neighboring King.
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Plot Summary
This Indonesian musical fantasy film tells the classic fairy tale of Cinderella. A kind and beautiful young woman, mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, dreams of a better life. With the help of her fairy godmother and a touch of magic, she attends a royal ball and captures the heart of the prince, leading to her eventual happy ending.
Critical Reception
The film was a popular children's fantasy musical in Indonesia, bringing the well-known Cinderella story to life with local actors and musical numbers. It was generally well-received by its target audience for its charm and faithfulness to the fairy tale narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming musical numbers and faithful adaptation of the classic fairy tale.
Appreciated by younger audiences for its magical elements and heartwarming story.
Seen as a delightful Indonesian take on a universally beloved story.
Google audience: While specific Google user reviews for this 1981 Indonesian film are not readily available, similar films of its genre and era typically receive positive feedback for their family-friendly content, engaging music, and timeless storytelling.
Fun Fact
The film was a significant production in Indonesian cinema during the early 1980s, known for its elaborate musical sequences and child star Ira Maya Sopha who was very popular at the time.
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