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The struggle of Mustakim (Dude Harlino), a travelling tailor, and his wife, Rohmah (Alyssa Soebandono), who has a high dream for their son to become president.
Misteri Gunung Merapi (Mystery of Mount Merapi) is an Indonesian historical-drama TV series, produced by Genta Buana Pitaloka (now Genta Buana Paramita). It was first aired on Indosiar in February 7, 1999.
Tells about Babe Markum, a soto businessman who has just moved to a new settlement. Babe Markum has a distinctive appearance with his white peci and green belt like Mr. Haji
Dedi (Dede Yusuf), who married Menul (Ayu Azhari), when they were very young, tries to make a living as a clown at an amusement park. This job does not pay enough for him to make ends meet, so he and a number of his friends try to find a way out of the poverty they are trapped in. The opportunity comes when they find a the wallet of a wealthy man, who is impressed when they return it to him, and provides them with the capital to open a food stall, which they use as a stepping stone toward opening a restaurant. Through this story, the director, Chairul Raya, attempts to depict the way of life of the poor, while using the subplot of the love story between the clown and his wife to display his disdain for the mainstream tendencies in the Indonesian film industry. This film is at once moving and humorous.
The film tells the story of a couple, Rais (Agus Kuncoro) and Rani (Kristina) who have been in a relationship since their teens when they both live in a suburb. At the edge of the river they built a stage, as a form of their dreams for the future. At that time Rani had started to become a dangdut singer even though it was only for the village class. Their dreams both seem to really be like a stage in life, which can change fate from gray to luminous, Rani transforms into a famous singer, after going through various career-making struggles. Meanwhile, Rais, it turns out that it is very difficult to get happiness in his life.
Future doctor Rebo, an innocent village boy with low self-esteem, has a dream of being bitten by a snake, a dream that means that he is about to get a mate. He suspects that his mate will be Erika, the youngest child of the wealthy, Sugiharto. Roy, his good friend, his wife Rini and her sister, Salindri, arrange a plan to match Rebo and Erika. They want Rebo to be known as Robby but advise him to wait for a while. He cannot wait so he approaches Erika as Rebo, Robby’s messenger. Sugiharto finds out about the act. But Erika, who is already matched with the son of her father’s colleague, runs away. Rebo also loses hope and returns to his village although he has graduated as the best student doctor. Roy, Rini and Salindri finally hatch a plan. Everyone is persuaded to attend the graduation, including Sugiharto. Every secret is revealed leading to a happy end.
