Melati van Agam (I and II)

Overview

The story that resembles Romeo and Juliet takes place in West Sumatera. Norma's beauty has her known as Melati van Agam (the Jasmine of Agam). She falls in love with Idrus, and the feeling is mutual. Without any knowledge of the lovers, Norma’s parents accepts Nazarudin’s proposal for marriage. Nazarudin is a rich man. After she gets married, Norma is taken to Kota Raja (Banda Aceh). Sometime later, Idrus falls ill and passed away at Fort de Kock (Bukit Tinggi). But Nazarudin's suspicion does not end there. He alleges the baby that Norma is carrying is Idrus' child. This allegation makes Norma ashamed. She commits suicide and is laid to rest next to Idrus's grave.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 16, 1931

Original language

XX

Countries

Indonesia

Production

Tan's Film

Cast

A. Rachman,Neng Titi,Bachtiar Effendy,Oemar

Director

Lie Tek Swie

Writer

Parada Harahap

Producer

Tan Koen Yauw

Cinematography

A Loepias

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1846664