Wewe Gombel
Synopsis
There is a local legend of a spirit known as Wewe Gombel, who can transform into a midwife to steal babies. Asih is pregnant and goes with her husband, Budi, a farming instructor, to a village. She is worried after hearing the local legend of Wewe Gombel. She wants to return to the city but Budi refuses... until a neighbor gives birth and the baby mysteriously vanishes. Will Asih be next?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B.Z. Kadaryono
- Original Title
- Wewe Gombel
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
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B.Z. Kadaryono
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What is Wewe Gombel about?
There is a local legend of a spirit known as Wewe Gombel, who can transform into a midwife to steal babies. Asih is pregnant and goes with her husband, Budi, a farming instructor, to a village. She is worried after hearing the local legend of Wewe Gombel. She wants to return to the city but Budi refuses... until a neighbor gives birth and the baby mysteriously vanishes. Will Asih be next?
Who directed Wewe Gombel?
Wewe Gombel was directed by B.Z. Kadaryono.
Who stars in Wewe Gombel?
The principal cast of Wewe Gombel includes Joice Erna, Jamal Mirdad, Erna Santoso, Jamal Jentak, Arthur Tobing.
When was Wewe Gombel released and how long is it?
Wewe Gombel was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.