Turang

Turang (1958)

A guerrilla struggle during Indonesia’s war of independence against the Dutch unfolds in Tanah Karo, centered on Seberaja, a village serving as a command base. Wounded deputy commander Rusli is cared for by Tipi, and love grows amid the hardships of war. Dutch attacks, aided by a traitor, force the fighters to keep moving and continue their resistance.

Date of release
1958-05-29
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Drama
Director
Bachtiar Siagian

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Filmed in: Indonesia

Turang is a 1957 Indonesian drama film directed by Bachtiar Siagian. The film won four awards at the Indonesian Film Festival in 1960, including Best Film.

Production

Principal photography took place in Desa Seberaya and other villages in Kabanjahe, Karo Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia, with local people serving as the cast.

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