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Tragedi Bintaro
“tragedibintaro”
3.0 / 10• 1989• 1h 33m•NR• Indonesian
Drama
Storyline
It was inspired by the real event of a train crash in Bintaro that claimed many victims. The story begins with Minah (Roldiah Matulessy) who lives in a dense Jakarta village with five of her grandchildren. Parents of children who have to divorce, to Minah who accept their burden. Everyday Minah earns a living as a clothes washer and a massager. His second grandson, Juned (Ferry Octora), in addition to going to school, has been looking for money by selling newspapers. Minah wants to move her granddaughter to move to the village. The dream was destroyed, the compilation of the train they were riding in a collision. Most films try to redraw the crash event. Grandma Minah became a victim. The only survivor is Juned, while his left must be amputated.
Cast & Crew
RM
Roldiah Matulessy
Minah
LeadFO
Ferry Octora
Juned
AZ
Asrul Zulmi
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What People Are Saying
2.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Buce Malawau's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Tragedi Bintaro is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
