Girl's Dormitory (1958)

In This Dormitory, Every Story Dances Between Love and Laughter.

Girl's Dormitory (1958) poster

The residents of a dormitory led by Bu Siti each have their own personal issues. Tari, a dance student, falls in love with a man old enough to be her father. Rahimah, a medical student, is about to be forced into marriage in her village but is rescued by Nasrul. Maria, a flight attendant, gets entangled in a love quadrangle. She is loved by Imansyah, a co-pilot, but Maria is more attracted to Broto, a wealthy merchant. However, Broto himself is more interested in Sita, a dance instructor. Additionally, two teenagers, Ani and Ina, are placed under Bu Siti's care because their parents are preoccupied with politics. All these problems are resolved in a comedic manner.

Director: Usmar Ismail
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Music
Runtime: 119 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Max Tera
Editing: Soemardjono
Production: PERFINI
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id

Themes

Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Musical Spectacle

Keywords

musical, old school, classic films, indonesian musical

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Girl's Dormitory about?
The residents of a dormitory led by Bu Siti each have their own personal issues. Tari, a dance student, falls in love with a man old enough to be her father. Rahimah, a medical student, is about to be forced into marriage in her village but is rescued by Nasrul. Maria, a flight attendant, gets entangled in a love quadrangle. She is loved by Imansyah, a co-pilot, but Maria is more attracted to Broto, a wealthy merchant. However, Broto himself is more interested in Sita, a dance instructor. Additionally, two teenagers, Ani and Ina, are placed under Bu Siti's care because their parents are preoccupied with politics. All these problems are resolved in a comedic manner.
Who directed Girl's Dormitory?
Girl's Dormitory was directed by Usmar Ismail.
Who stars in Girl's Dormitory?
Girl's Dormitory stars Chitra Dewi, Fifi Young, Nun Zairina, Aminah Cendrakasih, Rendra Karno, Bambang Irawan.
How long is Girl's Dormitory?
Girl's Dormitory has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What genre is Girl's Dormitory?
Girl's Dormitory is a Drama, Comedy, Music film.
Where was Girl's Dormitory produced?
Girl's Dormitory was produced in Indonesia.
What are the themes of Girl's Dormitory?
The themes of Girl's Dormitory include: Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Musical Spectacle.