My Harmonica (1979)

One of the best Indonesian children’s films, distinguished by not being a fairytale as other films popular at the time, My Harmonica combines humour, mischief and naivety. Sani is an orphan who is raised by his grandmother in the village. His parents died when he was little. His teachers think that he can develop further if he goes to Jakarta to study. Reluctantly, Sani agrees. So in Jakarta, he stays with the younger sibling of his teacher, but he faces problems. The most intriguing part is his wish to have a harmonica, a new instrument that he has never seen before.

Director: Arifin C. Noer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: M. Soleh Ruslani
Editing: Supandi
Production: PPFN
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
More Films by Director: Arifin C. Noer
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Harmonica about?
One of the best Indonesian children’s films, distinguished by not being a fairytale as other films popular at the time, My Harmonica combines humour, mischief and naivety. Sani is an orphan who is raised by his grandmother in the village. His parents died when he was little. His teachers think that he can develop further if he goes to Jakarta to study. Reluctantly, Sani agrees. So in Jakarta, he stays with the younger sibling of his teacher, but he faces problems. The most intriguing part is his wish to have a harmonica, a new instrument that he has never seen before.
Who directed My Harmonica?
My Harmonica was directed by Arifin C. Noer.
Who stars in My Harmonica?
My Harmonica stars Fachrul Rozy, W.D. Mochtar, Nani Widjaja, Niken Basuki, Sutopo H.S, Aminah Cendrakasih.
How long is My Harmonica?
My Harmonica has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is My Harmonica?
My Harmonica is a Drama film.
Where was My Harmonica produced?
My Harmonica was produced in Indonesia.