Browse 42 movies from PERFINI
The residents of a dormitory led by Bu Siti each have their own personal issues. Tari, a dance student, falls in love with a man old enough to be her father. Rahimah, a medical student, is about to be forced into marriage in her village but is rescued by Nasrul. Maria, a flight attendant, gets entangled in a love quadrangle. She is loved by Imansyah, a co-pilot, but Maria is more attracted to Broto, a wealthy merchant. However, Broto himself is more interested in Sita, a dance instructor. Additionally, two teenagers, Ani and Ina, are placed under Bu Siti's care because their parents are preoccupied with politics. All these problems are resolved in a comedic manner.
Dec 1958
Three sisters—Nunung, Nana and Nenny—are being raised by their grandmother in Jakarta after their mother's death. Though the sisters' father Sukandar lives with them, he is too involved in his own work to pay them heed.
Aug 1956
After returning from abroad, Amir is offered by his friends, Dahlan and Mariani, to start a school in a small village. To raise funds, they meet Johan, a millionaire. Johan has two daughters, Rohana and Itayati. Rohana, is attracted to Amir and this makes Mariani jealous. After Amir and Rohana are married, Johan is dissapointed by his son-in-law who has no talent in trade. Rohana is also jealous, as Amir is still in love with Mariani. In the end, his wife and his father-in-law both accept Amir.
Jun 1959
Pracuna rules the Kingdom of Pringgodani, and is so powerful that he demands a goddess from nirvana named Dewi Supraba to be his wife. The gods have no choice but to agree to his request. Supraba then comes down to Pringgodani to trick Pracuna. When Pracuna realizes this, he is furious and threatens to invade nirvana. The gods need to find a new champion and they nominate Gatotkaca, the son of Bima (of the Pandawa clan), whose mother is Arimbi, Pracuna’s daughter.
Sep 1960
Set during the period after the war of independence when many rogue gangs try to control different areas,
Jan 1957
Tells the story of Si Ronda's efforts to fight against Dutch colonialism. When injustice befell the people in his environment, especially those close to him, he fought back.
Jul 1978
Mr. Prawiro, a retired (district chief) assistant, lives in Kebumen village, his hometown. His eldest daughter, Indrani, marries Sumantri, a staff in “Bank Tabungan Pos”. In a meeting, Mr Prawiro suggests that the importance for saving money needs to be stressed.
Jan 1958
Guntur, a boxer, checks into a hotel on the day before his match, with his coach. In the hotel, Guntur stays in a room next to Udel and his wife. To secure victory, coach Hasan Sanusi poisons Guntur’s eyes. After dropping Guntur at the hospital, Tjepot, his coach, sees Udel, who resembles Guntur. He persuades Udel to fight in Guntur’s place. At first Udel resists, but he finally agrees, after Guntur’s girlfriend, also mistakes Udel for Guntur, by hugging him. At the end, his wife is also very proud of him. After the match when he manages to knock his opponent out, the two women begin to fight over him. The problem is solved when Guntur shows up.
Feb 1956
Devoted to the heroes who fought for their homeland’s freedom in the 1947 Indonesian war of liberation.
Jan 1960
The wife of a European photographer on assignment in exotic Bali falls for an enigmatic ex patriot under the spell of a mystical death cult...
Dec 1970
Arman’s father denies his request for a toy gun, but his mother allows it. With that toy gun, Arman forms a squad called “Berani Mati” or “Ready to Die” with his friends, Hamdan and others. The security in the neighborhood is threatened by the mischief of Bang Hamid, and Arman and his squad, successfully prevent a burglary by him. The residents are proud to have such brave boys in the neighborhood.
Jul 1958
When Wiwik was transferred to the head office, he found an old friend, Irwan, the head of promotion at Gondo's textile factory.
Jan 1984
Firman inherits a piece of land and a hut from his late father. He works hard by selling fruits, to fulfil his father’s dream, of ensuring that his little brother, Agus, finishes his university education. Agus falls in love with Isma, a daughter of a middle-class tailor, Mrs. Slamet. Mrs. Slamet is a distant relative of Mrs. Dirham; a rich widow, who wants her son, John, to marry Isma. But Isma falls for Agus and John often disparages Agus, which infuriates Isma more and more. Finally Mrs. Slamet gives in and accepts Agus’ proposal, and even John is willing to pay the marriage expenses.
Mar 1960
A hero of revolution returns to civilian life to find the new society very different from the ideals he fought for.
May 1954
Partoyo, a big-time businessman, abandons his family because of work. A sociopolitical snapshot of Jakarta in the changing governance.
Jan 1969
Parodying the TV police character Kojak, Leman, identifies himself with Kojak by his hat and lollipop, firmly stuck in his cheeks. He tries to help a woman by picking up a package that falls from her bag, and the package is filled with flour that he thinks is morphine. The woman turns out to be a flirtatious widow who wants to become a photo model. All the stories in the film are spoofs, and the suspected bandits reveal themselves as filmmakers.
Feb 1977
Iskandar is a talented clarinet player who trains under an old musician named Sobari. He also has moral support from his girlfriend. But when he becomes successful, he forgets about Sobari, his friends and his girlfriend. Only when his career crumbles does Iskandar remember again his girlfriend and friends.
May 1952
Irma a.k.a Ananda must struggle through the obstacle of her life for which she might or might not earns something better for her life.
Jun 1970
Suro becomes obsessed with Ujung as a tool to take power over the village. His ambition stumbles when his daughter, Marni, falls in love with Kasan, an ordinary peasant from the same village.
During the revolution, Jaka takes refuge and entrusts his house to Husin. Husin then rents the house to someone else and Maryam has to face this bitter fact. She is visited by Danu and his wife Ratih, whom Danu likes to spoil, using state funds. He is arrested when his baby’s shower party is being held. Out of shock, his pregnant wife prematurely delivers the baby and loses a lot of blood. While the others are busy panicking, the cool and composed Ridwan donates his blood. This act of compassion attracts Ros’s attention and she falls in love with him.
Jan 1953