Ponirah Is Convicted

Ponirah Is Convicted (1984)

Ponirah Terpidana

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.

Date of release
1984-07-06
Runtime
1h 47m
Genres
Drama, Crime
Director
Slamet Rahardjo

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