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Mistress Dasima (II)
Dasima's remorse worsens after she leaves her husband and her 8-year-old daughter, Nancy. Samiun’s first wife, Hayati, who is a heavy gambler, squanders all of Dasima’s wealth. Dasima plans to tell her former master about the ill-treatment that she has been receiving from her current husband, Samiun. Samiun panics. He asks Bang Puasa to kill Dasima. Based on a witness account, Bang Puasa and Samiun are arrested. The killer goes to prison while Samiun is sentenced with banishment.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of Dasima, a proud and ambitious woman who rises through the ranks of society. However, her pursuit of wealth and status leads her down a path of moral compromise. As she achieves her goals, she finds herself increasingly isolated and haunted by her past choices, ultimately facing the consequences of her actions.
Critical Reception
As an early Dutch film, 'Mistress Dasima (II)' is notable for its attempt at social commentary and character study within the melodrama genre. While specific critical reviews from its time are scarce, its survival and recognition as a significant work in Dutch film history suggest it was well-received for its time, particularly for its performances and thematic exploration.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dramatic narrative and exploration of societal ambition.
Recognized for its strong lead performance.
An important piece of early Dutch cinematic history.
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Fun Fact
This film is a remake of a 1917 Dutch film of the same name, also directed by Willy Mullens, making it one of the earliest examples of a remake in Dutch cinema.
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