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Ponirah Is Convicted (1984)
Directed by Slamet Rahardjo
Overview
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.
Length 107 minutes
Actors
Nani Vidia | Christine Hakim | Slamet Rahardjo | Ray Sahetapy | Teguh Karya