Kabut Sutra Ungu : starring Jenny Rachman, Roy Marten, and El Manik
Kabut Sutra Ungu Kabut Sutra Ungu is a 1980 Indonesian film directed by Sjumandjaja and starring Jenny Rachman, Roy Marten, and El Manik. Adopted from the novel of the same name by Ike Soepomo, it follows a young widow who must overcome various obstacles before marrying again. Miranti is left a widow after her pilot husband dies in an accident. She forces herself to work independently, despite feeling alienated. She soon learns that her brother-in-law Dimas (Roy Marten) cares greatly for her. Miranti ultimately realises that his feelings are more than just pity, and the two can unite. Kabut Sutra Ungu was produced and directed by Sjumandjaja. It was his 1st film in over a year, following Yang Muda Yang Bercinta ; the film's extended issues with the Indonesian censorship bureau, as well as his own poor health, had led Sjumandjaja to take a hiatus. Sjumandjaja adapted the screenplay from the novel of the same name by Ike Soepomo, who had recently made her debut. Although he had p...