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Dan Bunga-bunga Berguguran
Two sisters, Hanifah and Latifah/Ipah have different attitudes toward life in Jakarta. While Hanifah is content working as a teacher, Ipah, who works as a shopkeeper, is obsessed with living a high life. She leaves her boyfriend, Adi, feeling that her sister’s way of thinking is too conservative, and changes her name to Eva. Eva then becomes a runway model and gets famous. She has an affair with an older man named Abas, gets pregnant, has an abortion and becomes a high class prostitute. Meanwhile, her ex-boyfriend, Adi, has an affair with Lily, Abas’ wife. One day, she meets again with Adi who is looking for a prostitute for his friend. Offended, Eva stabs Adi. She is then sentenced to 18 years in prison. Her father and her sister, Hanifah, come to the court and give her a mukena (a kind of hijab used by female Muslims for praying) before she goes to prison.
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Plot Summary
This Indonesian drama tells the story of a young woman named Dewi who is trapped in a life of hardship and exploitation. Despite facing numerous challenges, she seeks a better future and tries to escape her difficult circumstances. The film explores themes of social inequality and the struggles of individuals in a challenging society.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of 'Dan Bunga-bunga Berguguran' is scarce due to its age and limited international distribution. However, as a product of its era in Indonesian cinema, it likely reflected societal concerns and artistic trends of the time, with audiences potentially connecting to its dramatic themes.
What Reviewers Say
The film likely resonated with Indonesian audiences for its dramatic portrayal of personal struggles.
It is a representative example of Indonesian filmmaking from the early 1970s.
Explores themes of societal hardship and individual resilience.
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