Behind the Mosquito Net
Originally released in 1983. Behind the Mosquito Net is a drama film. directed by Teguh Karya.
Starring Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, and Nungki Kusumastuti
Synopsis
A portrait of newly married couple, Nurlela and Hasan, who have to live at the house of Nurlelas’s father. They do not have enough money to find a place of their own. Nurlela's father constantly compares Hasan negatively to his rich son-in-law Bakri (August Melasz), causes a friction between the young couple. Hasan and Nurlela fights when looking for their own way to be able to live independently. This situation makes them lie to each other, especially Hasan, who questions himself about his work and its environment. Hasan’s hard work to get off the family’s house eventually causes a misunderstanding. Nurlela almost commits suicide before the couple is able to trust each other again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1983
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
ID
Original language
Country
Indonesia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ID
Production Companies
- PT Sukma Putra Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behind the Mosquito Net about?
A portrait of newly married couple, Nurlela and Hasan, who have to live at the house of Nurlelas’s father. They do not have enough money to find a place of their own. Nurlela's father constantly ...
Who directed Behind the Mosquito Net?
Behind the Mosquito Net was directed by Teguh Karya.
How long is Behind the Mosquito Net?
Behind the Mosquito Net has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Behind the Mosquito Net released?
Behind the Mosquito Net was released on January 1, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind the Mosquito Net?
The main cast of Behind the Mosquito Net includes Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, Nungki Kusumastuti, Maruli Sitompul, Rima Melati.