Alang-alang (1939)
Travelling through his coconut plantation, Suhiyat, the prodigal son of a wealthy man, runs into Suyati who is being harassed by Rainan. When he helps Surati, he also inflames the jealousy of Rasmina, the widow, who is attracted to him, even though she is courted by Karta. Heartbroken, she gets Rainan to abduct Surati. But she escapes inside the woods and manages to befriend the animals. These animals are the ones who save her when Rainan's men raid the woods to take her back. Finally Suhiyat rescues Suyati. Rasmina regrets her evil deeds and returns to her former husband, Karta.
Director: The Teng Chun
Genre: Drama
Release Date: November 20, 1939
Cast
- Moh. Mochtar - Suhiyat
- Hadidjah - Surati
- Bissu Usman - Rainan
- Moesa - Karta
- Lena - Rasmina
Screenplay
- The Teng Chun (Story)
Cinematography: The Teng Liong
Production: Java Industrial Film
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
More Films by Director: The Teng Chun
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alang-alang about?
- Travelling through his coconut plantation, Suhiyat, the prodigal son of a wealthy man, runs into Suyati who is being harassed by Rainan. When he helps Surati, he also inflames the jealousy of Rasmina, the widow, who is attracted to him, even though she is courted by Karta. Heartbroken, she gets Rainan to abduct Surati. But she escapes inside the woods and manages to befriend the animals. These animals are the ones who save her when Rainan's men raid the woods to take her back. Finally Suhiyat rescues Suyati. Rasmina regrets her evil deeds and returns to her former husband, Karta.
- Who directed Alang-alang?
- Alang-alang was directed by The Teng Chun.
- Who stars in Alang-alang?
- Alang-alang stars Moh. Mochtar, Hadidjah, Bissu Usman, Moesa, Lena.
- What genre is Alang-alang?
- Alang-alang is a Drama film.
- Where was Alang-alang produced?
- Alang-alang was produced in Indonesia.