FEEL IT.STREAM
Mira W

Mira W

Writing

Biography

Mira Widjaja (Wong), or Mira W. (b. 13 September 1951), is a highly popular Indonesian author. In spite of her background being an ethnic Chinese of Cantonese extraction from the Peranakan Chinese diaspora community, her work now reaches audiences from the entire country. Her father, Othniel, was among the pioneers of the Indonesian movie industry. She writes in an accessible genre, and deals with topics such as romance, crime and hospital life. She was a medical doctor before establishing herself as a writer. As of 1995, Mira has published over 40 novels, many of which have been cinematized, including Di Sini Cinta Pertama Kali Bersemi, Ketika Cinta Harus Memilih (When Love Must Choose) and Permainan Bulan Desember (Games in December). In total she has contributed the story to twenty-three films, making her debut as screenwriter in 1973's Jauh di Mata, directed by her brother Willy.

Known For

True Love
N/A

Vania, a student, is an illegitimate child whose father is unknown. His mother died when he was eighteen years old.

True Love

2011
No image
N/A

Rainang tries to terrorize a corrupt village leader, Ciming, so that he would resign. But Marsan accidentally kills Ciming. As team leader, Rainang is willing to take responsibility (punishment by exile) while Marsan is appointed as the new village leader and Rausin (Rainang’s son) is sent to the Islamic boarding school. When Rausin returns to Kemayoran, the village leader, Marsan, is now a corrupt man. The Dutch reprimand him as the villagers no longer want to sell rice to them. The village leader then assigns Beureum, an assassin, to get rid of Rausin. But Toha and Cicih, the female warrior, support him. Rainang, who is thought to have passed away, appears and intervenes, and in the end, kills Marsan.

The Tiger of Kemayoran

1965
DJS The Movie: Biarkan Aku Menari
6.0

All his life Wulan, he only wanted to be a dancer. When his father, Lukman and his brother, Satria were still alive, they were the ones who always supported Wulan's ideals. But now they are dead, and Wulan lives only with her mother, Linda. Linda wants Wulan to succeed in her life, but she is worried about Wulan who likes to dance. For him dance is something serious. One day they are without an object, making Wulan go to the hills with Joko, her boyfriend who has been secretly hidden for so long. On their way home, they had a miraculous accident, leaving Wulan stranded in another world.

DJS The Movie: Biarkan Aku Menari

2022
Welts of Regret
N/A

Stretching over 21 years, the film begins in Semarang, 1966. And everyone gathers to learn some secrets family history.

Welts of Regret

1987
Kidung Cinta
5.0

Dadang's family, which has three sons, accepted Bugi to stay at his house. Bugi, Dadang's younger brother, whose parents both died. Bugi's appearance and boyishness have become the subject of ridicule for many people, both at school and in social circles. Even at home, Narsih, Dadang's wife, teases and cynics Bugi. A math and sports teacher, Zein, has another attitude toward Bugi. Zein tries to change Bugi's behavior. But other teachers, Bugi friends, and Bugi themselves misinterpreted. As a result, Zein was uncomfortable and uncomfortable, then tried to stay away from Bugi. As a result, Bugi lost his footing, a place to complain and take cover. Meanwhile, Iwan, one of Dadang's children who has low self-esteem as a result of being a child because of his mother's mistakes, feels attracted to Bugi.

Kidung Cinta

1985
Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)
N/A

Nick and Arini finally marry despite their big age difference that leads to conflicts. Nick and Arini try to cope, and even decide to see a psychiatrist. Meanwhile, Ella, Arini’s child from Helmy, has a problem after a kidney transplant. She needs a new kidney. Her stepmother, Ira, offers to be the donor, with financial help from Arini. The operation is done in Germany. Upon returning home, Arini finds an upset Nick, who is jealous about a picture of Arini and Helmy together. In fact, Nick’s mother, who has always disapproved of his marriage, funded Helmy’s trip to Germany to set up the situation. Nick suspects that Arini is pregnant and refuses to go home. In frustration, he brings home a prostitute to his mother’s house. Then his mother goes to Arini’s house and finds out that Arini is struggling to give birth. She is then taken to the hospital and has a Caesarean. Meanwhile, Nick finds out the truth of the whole incident and goes to the hospital to apologise. The marriage survives.

Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)

1988
Love is But a Fragment of Lies
N/A

Too caught up with their work, high school teenager Tasia and her sister, Sandra, are rebelling against their parents. Fortunately, the teacher, Hangga, is able to divert their youthful passion. Tasia changes due to Hangga’s influence, and she even falls in love with him. However, Sandra is made pregnant by her boyfriend, Robby.

Love is But a Fragment of Lies

1986
Arini (There are Still Trains Passing By)
N/A

Arini is "misled" by a close friend, Ira, who wants to marry her husband, Helmi. Eventually she finds out this plan, so she asks for a divorce and leaves her son, who later is discovered to have kidney failure. She leaves for the U.S. where she meets Nick, a student who wants to escape from his conservative, and troubled family. Nick really loves Arini, but the latter is still involved in many matters related to her ex-husband. The director, Sophan Sophiaan, who has a political activist family background, always uses his films to criticise social and political issues. Only this time, he does it in a more subtle way.

Arini (There are Still Trains Passing By)

1987
Dia Yang Tercinta
N/A

Harliman's (Rico Tampatty) heart was broken when his lover, Lestari (Meriam Bellina) was married off by her parents to Ir. Rachmat (Frans Tumbuan). After graduating from college, Harliman was determined to work for Rachmat, who was considered to have stolen his lover. One day, Rachmat and Harliman had a car accident, which caused Rachmat to die. Harliman finally managed to reopen Lestari's heart and marry her. However, it turned out that Harliman suddenly showed his true colors. He tortured Lestari by getting drunk and accusing Lestari of having an affair when she was pregnant.

Dia Yang Tercinta

1984
Romantika (Galau Remaja di SMA)
N/A

Atiek and Tika are always competing with each other. This rivalry has led to funny situations but also gives trouble to their friends and teachers. Then Atiek and Tika bet on who will be chosen as a movie star by a company casting for an actor. The loser has to kiss her boyfriend in public. In the end, the girls become best friends, class champions and famous movie stars.

Romantika (Galau Remaja di SMA)

1985
Merpati Tak Pernah Ingkar Janji
N/A

Maria since childhood was directed by her father to become a nun. As a result of her father's cultivation of a rigid appreciation, Maria always feels awkward, including the delinquency that is common for a girl. He also first falls in love with Guntur. Maria finally actually became a nun.

Merpati Tak Pernah Ingkar Janji

1986
No image
N/A

Aldy, a university student, has a girlfriend, Dewi, a model, who values her career over him and then breaks up with him. Aldy, is disappointed, fails his test, becomes frustrated and starts dating other girls. One day, Aldy rescues Dini from a robbery. They fall in love with each other and cheer each other on to study harder. When their relationship is going smoothly, Dewi returns from abroad and wants to get back with Aldy. Aldy refuses so Dewi becomes frustrated and starts tormenting them.

When Love Has Passed

1989