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Kenikmatan Tabu
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.
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Plot Summary
The film explores the tumultuous relationship between a married couple, Siska and Budi, whose lives become entangled with the charismatic yet manipulative artist, Alex. As Alex inserts himself into their lives, their marriage faces severe strain, leading to betrayal, emotional turmoil, and a descent into a forbidden and destructive affair. The narrative delves into themes of desire, societal pressures, and the consequences of succumbing to temptation.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of 'Kenikmatan Tabu' is limited in readily accessible public archives. However, Indonesian films from this era often navigated sensitive social themes, and the film's exploration of taboo relationships likely garnered attention, though specific critical reviews and audience scores are not widely documented.
What Reviewers Say
Explores the complexities and consequences of extramarital affairs.
Features strong performances from its lead actors in portraying emotional distress.
Highlights the societal pressures and moral dilemmas faced by characters.
Google audience: Due to the limited availability of specific audience reviews for 'Kenikmatan Tabu' on public platforms like Google, a detailed summary of user sentiment cannot be provided. Films of this nature from the 1990s in Indonesia often sparked discussion regarding their thematic content.
Fun Fact
Slamet Rahardjo, the director, is a highly respected figure in Indonesian cinema, known for his versatility as an actor and director, often tackling complex social and psychological themes in his work.
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