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Ibu Mertuaku

Original title: Ibu Mertuaku

Year

1962

Rating

★ 6.9/10

Runtime

120 min

Genres

Dramma

The film's story revolves around the tragic love affair between Kassim Selamat, a poor musician, and Sabariah, the only daughter of a wealthy woman. The movie is notable in that the opening act starts out as a light-hearted romantic comedy, but at the 30 minute mark turns into a dramatic tragedy. Like a number of P. Ramlee's works, the film criticizes the unofficial caste system that separates the wealthy from the poor.

Cast: P. Ramlee, Sarimah Ahmad, Mak Dara, Ahmad Mahmud, Ahmad Nisfu, Zainon Fiji, Zaiton, K. Fatimah