Ponirah Is Convicted (1984)
1h 47m
Running Time
July 6, 1984Release Date
Ponirah Is Convicted (1984)
1h 47m
Running Time
July 6, 1984Release Date
Plot.
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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Release DateJuly 6, 1984
Original NamePonirah Terpidana
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 47m
Filming LocationsIndonesia
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Wiki.
Ponirah Terpidana (literally Ponirah is Convicted) is a 1984 Indonesian drama film directed by Slamet Rahardjo. Starring Nani Vidia, Rahardjo, and Ray Sahetapy, it follows a young woman named Ponirah who becomes a prostitute and is arrested for the murder of a rich businessman. The film, which combined traditional and contemporary elements, was a critical success in Indonesia. It won three Citra Awards at the 1984 Indonesian Film Festival, from a total of eleven nominations.