Mist of Purple Silk

Mist of Purple Silk

Mist of Purple Silk

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Mist of Purple Silk

1979

2h 7m

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Drama

Overview

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 cares greatly for her. Miranti ultimately realises that his feelings are more than just pity, and the two can unite.

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10 featured cast members

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Jenny Rachman

Jenny Rachman

Miranti

Roy Marten

Roy Marten

Dimas / Hermanto

Joice Erna

Joice Erna

Istri Ridwan

Robby Sugara

Robby Sugara

Syahrul

Rae Sita

Rae Sita

Erna

El Manik

El Manik

Harry

Rima Melati

Rima Melati

Ibu Mira

Farouk Afero

Farouk Afero

Ridwan

Chitra Dewi

Chitra Dewi

Ibu Dimas & Hermanto

Ully Artha

Ully Artha

Nila

Creative team

Directed by: Sjuman Djaya
Written by: Sjuman Djaya
Ike Soepomo
Produced by: Sjuman Djaya

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