
Position Among the Stars
One family, three generations, facing globalisation in Indonesia
Genres
Overview
Through the eyes of grandmother Rumidjah, a poor old Christian woman living in the slums of Jakarta, we see the economical changing society of Indonesia and the influence of globalization reflected in the life of her juvenile granddaughter Tari and her sons Bakti and Dwi.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
109 min
Release Date
2011-03-03
Status
Released
Original Language
Indonesian
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
8.5
8.0
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6.9
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