Kawin Lari (1974)
Director Teguh Karya intended to make a “real” comedy amidst the many slapstick comedies at the time, and in fact calls this film a bitter comedy. In the film, Ms. Sumirah, a widow who used to be a favourite pretty girl in Padalarang, worries about her daughter Anna, who is shy and self-conscious. She keeps pushing Anna’s brother, Willy, to invite home a co-worker from the clothing factory he works in. Then a change occurs after Anna meets Jaka, an English teacher living near her house. When their relationship starts to bloom, it is found out that Jaka is the son of Saodah, a woman who once had an affair with Sumirah’s husband, Van Nijs. Sumirah changes her mind and opposes their relationship. Finally Anna and Jaka elope.
Director:
Teguh Karya
Writer:
Teguh Karya
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Tuti Indra Malaon as Sumirah |
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Christine Hakim as Anna |
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Herman Masduki as Willy |
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Slamet Rahardjo as Jaka |
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Mieke Wijaya as |
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Henky Solaiman as |
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George Kamarullah as |
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Deliana Surawidjaja as |
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Gino Makasutji as |
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Saodah as |
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Edowati as |
| Writing | Tenessee Williams | Story |
| Sound | Suparman | Sound Designer |
| Production | Alex Tedja | Producer |
| Production | Hatoek Soebroto | Producer |
| Production | Sudwikatmono | Producer |
| Camera | Akin | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Teguh Karya | Director |
| Art | Benny Benhardi | Art Direction |
| Sound | Eros Djarot | Music Director |
| Editing | Tantra Surjadi | Editor |
| Writing | Teguh Karya | Screenplay |