Position Among the Stars

Position Among the Stars (2011)

March 3rd, 20111h 49min

Documentary, History
84%

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.


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