This is a story about two boys, Andri and Gempol. Andri is rich, educated but unhappy. Lonely and neglected by his parents, he befriends Gempol whose parents are too poor to send him to school. While Gempol yearns to go to school, Andri envies his freedom and parental love. Andri sneaks food,...
Sora has to work really hard to support her family, by giving swimming lessons and being a model, as her husband Sony is unreliable. But with the help of an idealist young lawyer, Singgih, and a loyal friend, Devina, Sora manages to survive.
Bram and Nona marry without her parent’s approval, as she is already arranged to marry Paul. The life of the husband and wife is only supported by Bram’s small salary so they live in the slums, which is realistically depicted. They also have problems with Nien, Bram’s old unmarried sister.
A group of Javanese villagers are driven to revolt against the Dutch colonialists in this historical drama, which revolves around the themes of loyalty and treachery.
When Sheren falls in love with Evan, she is able to finally move past the death of her fianc'. But Evan's ex-girlfriend returns and Evan can't decide who to choose.
Set in 19th century Batavia, within the community of Portuguese descendents, Amallo has issues withhis father, Umbu Kapitan, because his irresponsible behaviour has led to his mother’s death.