Pulang
Originally released in 1952. Pulang is a drama film. directed by Basuki Effendi. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Turino Junaidy, Lies Noor, and Renny Santy
Synopsis
Tamin is one of the village boys who are ensnared by Japanese propaganda to enroll as Heiho (auxiliary soldiers). He joins the mission to Burma (Myanmar) during World War II in the Red Cross division. When the Japanese forces are defeated, Tamin and his friends are brought back to Java and handed over to the Dutch who are attempting to rule the country one more time. Tamin is forced to join the Dutch military (KNIL) to fight his fellow citizens. After Indonesia gains full sovereignty (1950), Tamin chooses to return to the village. But his heart remains uncertain as his friends accuse him of not participating in the struggle for Indonesia's independence. So Tamin goes to the city where he meets a fellow former Heiho, who is now in the Indonesian military force. His friend shows him that there are other ways to contribute to the national struggle. Then Tamin returns to his home, his village and his country.
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Production Companies
- Produksi Film Negara
- Gabungan Artis Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pulang about?
Tamin is one of the village boys who are ensnared by Japanese propaganda to enroll as Heiho (auxiliary soldiers). He joins the mission to Burma (Myanmar) during World War II in the Red Cross divisi...
Who directed Pulang?
Pulang was directed by Basuki Effendi.
How long is Pulang?
Pulang has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Pulang released?
Pulang was released on January 5, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pulang?
The main cast of Pulang includes Turino Junaidy, Lies Noor, Renny Santy, Djoeriah Karno, Marlia Hardi.