Ayah (1973)

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Linda, eldest of the Mulyadi family, wants to continue her studies at a university in Yogya because she realises her potential. Her father approves this even though they are struggling financially as he is just a low-ranking staff in a bank. But her mother disapproves. Then her friend, Nancy, introduces her to Lukman, a playboy who likes her. Lukman becomes a bad influence and she is carried away by the lifestyle of the rich and forgets how hard her parents work to pay for her studies. The father drives a motorized rickshaw after work while her mother becomes a street vendor. One night, Linda and her friends are driving a car recklessly and hit the motorized rickshaw that her father drives. Linda’s friends run away while she stays to help her father. Suddenly, the scene changes to the school’s graduation where words of wisdom are given and Linda graduates thanks to her parents’ hard work.

Director: Amin Kertarahardja
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 111 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Max Tera
Editing: Amin Kertarahardja
Production: PT Arta Cata Film
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
More Films by Director: Amin Kertarahardja
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ayah about?
Linda, eldest of the Mulyadi family, wants to continue her studies at a university in Yogya because she realises her potential. Her father approves this even though they are struggling financially as he is just a low-ranking staff in a bank. But her mother disapproves. Then her friend, Nancy, introduces her to Lukman, a playboy who likes her. Lukman becomes a bad influence and she is carried away by the lifestyle of the rich and forgets how hard her parents work to pay for her studies. The father drives a motorized rickshaw after work while her mother becomes a street vendor. One night, Linda and her friends are driving a car recklessly and hit the motorized rickshaw that her father drives. Linda’s friends run away while she stays to help her father. Suddenly, the scene changes to the school’s graduation where words of wisdom are given and Linda graduates thanks to her parents’ hard work.
Who directed Ayah?
Ayah was directed by Amin Kertarahardja.
Who stars in Ayah?
Ayah stars Rachmat Hidayat, Rima Melati, Paula Rumokoy, Ully Artha, Ferry Irawan, Anny Kusuma.
How long is Ayah?
Ayah has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is Ayah?
Ayah is a Drama film.
Where was Ayah produced?
Ayah was produced in Indonesia.