A Mother's Baby
Buah Hati Mama
Synopsis
With the theme song, Indonesia Tanah Pusaka, the film’s melodrama takes on a nationalistic undertone. Hendrik Maulana, a staff officer in the Netherlands’ Indonesian Embassy, and his half-Dutch wife Nona, return to Indonesia. Hendrik is aware that he has to work hard in his country to support his family. So he trains as an air traffic controller before he returns home. However, there is still the cultural clash and his children have to adjust to school and their hometown. Then Eka, their second child, who is always the scapegoat of the family, runs away. Eka is attracted to an orphan ice seller who can support himself. He joins him selling the ice until he is stricken with typhus. His friend then breaks the news to Hendrik and Nona. Both parents rally with their three children, to complete the family again.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sophan Sophiaan
- Screenplay & Story
- Makmur Hendrik
- Original Title
- Buah Hati Mama
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Artisa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophan Sophiaan
Makmur Hendrik
Ismaun
Alex A. Hassan
Deddy Armand
Department Leadership Roster
Sophan Sophiaan
Director
Ismaun
Director of Photography
Alex A. Hassan
Editor
Deddy Armand
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Mother's Baby
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Mother's Baby about?
With the theme song, Indonesia Tanah Pusaka, the film’s melodrama takes on a nationalistic undertone. Hendrik Maulana, a staff officer in the Netherlands’ Indonesian Embassy, and his half-Dutch wife Nona, return to Indonesia. Hendrik is aware that he has to work hard in his country to support his family. So he trains as an air traffic controller before he returns home. However, there is still the cultural clash and his children have to adjust to school and their hometown. Then Eka, their second child, who is always the scapegoat of the family, runs away. Eka is attracted to an orphan ice seller who can support himself. He joins him selling the ice until he is stricken with typhus. His friend then breaks the news to Hendrik and Nona. Both parents rally with their three children, to complete the family again.
Who directed A Mother's Baby?
A Mother's Baby was directed by Sophan Sophiaan.
Who stars in A Mother's Baby?
The principal cast of A Mother's Baby includes Sophan Sophiaan, Nyonyo Shabir, Widyawati Sophiaan, Puput Novel, Ryan Hidayat.
When was A Mother's Baby released and how long is it?
A Mother's Baby was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.