Malam Pengantin (1975)

Malam Pengantin (1975) poster

Lestari stops teaching when she marries Rama who has returned from abroad. Lestari, who is an only child and an orphan, is infertile. One day she meets Shinta, her favorite student who cannot stand living with her stepmother, especially since her father, a drunken truck driver, died in an accident. Lestari invites Shanti to live with her. Then Rama’s parents bring Lestari to Tokyo for treatment as they still wish to have a grandchild. Rama and Shinta are left at home and begin to be intimate. Lestari is furious when she returns but she finally gives them her blessings as she cannot conceive. But due to a misunderstanding, Shinta runs away. Then Rama finds Shinta as a singer in a nightclub. Without Lestari’s knowledge, they consummate their love. Then Rama accuses Shinta of adultery and refuses to acknowledge the baby as theirs.

Director: Lukman Hakim Nain
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 117 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Harry Susanto
Editing: Sri Kuncoro Syamsuri
Production: PT Bayuadhi Cine Film
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
More Films by Director: Lukman Hakim Nain
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malam Pengantin about?
Lestari stops teaching when she marries Rama who has returned from abroad. Lestari, who is an only child and an orphan, is infertile. One day she meets Shinta, her favorite student who cannot stand living with her stepmother, especially since her father, a drunken truck driver, died in an accident. Lestari invites Shanti to live with her. Then Rama’s parents bring Lestari to Tokyo for treatment as they still wish to have a grandchild. Rama and Shinta are left at home and begin to be intimate. Lestari is furious when she returns but she finally gives them her blessings as she cannot conceive. But due to a misunderstanding, Shinta runs away. Then Rama finds Shinta as a singer in a nightclub. Without Lestari’s knowledge, they consummate their love. Then Rama accuses Shinta of adultery and refuses to acknowledge the baby as theirs.
Who directed Malam Pengantin?
Malam Pengantin was directed by Lukman Hakim Nain.
Who stars in Malam Pengantin?
Malam Pengantin stars Lenny Marlina, Fadly, Tanty Yosepha, Sofia W.D., W.D. Mochtar, Asfala Fuadhy.
How long is Malam Pengantin?
Malam Pengantin has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What genre is Malam Pengantin?
Malam Pengantin is a Drama film.
Where was Malam Pengantin produced?
Malam Pengantin was produced in Indonesia.