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Ponirah Is Convicted

19841h 47mSlamet Rahardjo

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Since birth Ponirah has lived a cursed life. Her mother died while birthing her and her brother Permadi is hit by a truck while riding a bicycle with her. This leads her father, Jabarudi, to go temporarily insane and nearly stab her with a kris. Their maid, Trindil, brings Ponirah with her and escapes the city, settling in Yogyakarta. Trindil becomes a prostitute to support herself and Ponirah; the two live at the brothel.

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What is Ponirah Is Convicted (1984) about?

Since birth Ponirah has lived a cursed life. Her mother died while birthing her and her brother Permadi is hit by a truck while riding a bicycle with her. This leads her father, Jabarudi, to go temporarily insane and nearly stab her with a kris. Their maid, Trindil, brings Ponirah with her and escapes the city, settling in Yogyakarta. Trindil becomes a prostitute to support herself and Ponirah;…

Who stars in Ponirah Is Convicted?

Ponirah Is Convicted stars Nani Vidia (Ponirah), Christine Hakim (Trindil), Slamet Rahardjo (Guritno), Ray Sahetapy (Jarkasi), Teguh Karya (Franky Darling). The film was directed by Slamet Rahardjo.

How long is Ponirah Is Convicted?

Ponirah Is Convicted has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984.

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