Kawin Lari

Comedy · 1974

Director Teguh Karya intended to make a “real” comedy amidst the many slapstick comedies at the time, and in fact calls this film a bitter comedy. In the film, Ms. Sumirah, a widow who used to be a favourite pretty girl in Padalarang, worries about her daughter Anna, who is shy and self-conscious. She keeps pushing Anna’s brother, Willy, to invite home a co-worker from the clothing factory he works in. Then a change occurs after Anna meets Jaka, an English teacher living near her house. When their relationship starts to bloom, it is found out that Jaka is the son of Saodah, a woman who once had an affair with Sumirah’s husband, Van Nijs. Sumirah changes her mind and opposes their relationship. Finally Anna and Jaka elope.

Starring

Eros Djarot, Tuti Indra Malaon, Teguh Karya, Christine Hakim, Teguh Karya, Herman Masduki, Tantra Surjadi, Sudwikatmono, Slamet Rahardjo

Director

Teguh Karya

Producer

Sudwikatmono