Rajuan Alam

Rajuan Alam

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 3, 1956

Runtime

0h 30m

Genres

Documentary, Drama

Original Title

Rajuan Alam

Production Companies

State Film Studios of Indonesia, United States Information Service, United States Information Agency (USIA)

Director

Miriam Bucher

Description

This film, produced in Indonesia and based on the old Japanese folk saying that "a man's happiness depends upon a knife, house, horse, wife, and singing bird," tells the story of the restoration of a young man to his rightful place in his society and nation, and depicts basic Indonesian traditions while outlining Indonesia's successful fight against malaria (with U.S. cooperation). The film follows Amin, a village youth who attempts to earn a living in the city. However, he is unsuccessful, and so he returns to his village to live with his wife-to-be, Marlina. Before the couple can marry, Marlina falls ill with malaria, and only after she is cured are they able to wed. The film was directed by Miriam Bucher and is a joint production of the U.S. Information Service (USIS) and Produksi Film Negara (PFN).