Overview

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.

Cast

Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, Nungki Kusumastuti, Maruli Sitompul, Rima Melati, August Melasz, Sylvia Widiantono, Sandy Suwardi Hassan

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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 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.

When was "Behind the Mosquito Net" released?

Behind the Mosquito Net was released in 1983.

Who stars in "Behind the Mosquito Net"?

The cast includes Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, Nungki Kusumastuti, Maruli Sitompul.

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