Motherless Children (1980)

3 parentless Children, Go to City to Survive, A man with Limp

Motherless Children (1980) poster

After his wife passes away, the ailing Akbar marries Tina, a widow. Akbar’s illness makes him lose his job so Tina has to work in a garment factory. Akbar’s effort to find a job is fruitless and he passes away shortly after. His three children Mimi, Memet, and Ayu cannot stand their stepmother’s fickleness. They leave quietly to find the family of their biological mother. This is not easy since they don’t have her address. They work at any job to survive - housemaid, shoe shiner, parking boy etc. One day they meet John who buys and sells used newspapers. Mimi and Memet are given a small business of selling ice and pastries. Then Memed accidently takes the wrong train but fortunately, a rich man adopts him. However, Memed returns home as he misses his younger siblings. The reunion is short since Ayu passes away.

Director: Maman Firmansyah
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Leo Fioole
Editing: Muksin E. Hamzah
Production: Rapi Films
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id

Keywords

jakarta indonesia, street children, man with limp, urban survival

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Motherless Children about?
After his wife passes away, the ailing Akbar marries Tina, a widow. Akbar’s illness makes him lose his job so Tina has to work in a garment factory. Akbar’s effort to find a job is fruitless and he passes away shortly after. His three children Mimi, Memet, and Ayu cannot stand their stepmother’s fickleness. They leave quietly to find the family of their biological mother. This is not easy since they don’t have her address. They work at any job to survive - housemaid, shoe shiner, parking boy etc. One day they meet John who buys and sells used newspapers. Mimi and Memet are given a small business of selling ice and pastries. Then Memed accidently takes the wrong train but fortunately, a rich man adopts him. However, Memed returns home as he misses his younger siblings. The reunion is short since Ayu passes away.
Who directed Motherless Children?
Motherless Children was directed by Maman Firmansyah.
Who stars in Motherless Children?
Motherless Children stars A.N. Alcaff, Debbie Cinthya Dewi, Santi Sardi, Lukman Sardi, Ajeng Triani Sardi, Johann Mardjono.
How long is Motherless Children?
Motherless Children has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Motherless Children?
Motherless Children is a Drama, Family film.
Where was Motherless Children produced?
Motherless Children was produced in Indonesia.