Directing

Edward Pesta Sirait

Born August 7, 1942 · Porsea, Indonesia

Died January 12, 2019 · aged 76

Edward Pesta Sirait was an Indonesian film director.

Known For

Forbidden FruitForbidden Fruit · 1979
Forbidden Fruit
1979
MovieDrama
Two high school students, Satria and Rani, have tasted the forbidden fruit of sex. But Rani’s father, a rich man, who is authoritarian and very proud; is against Satria, who is merely the son of a poor widow. He regretfully has to give permission for his only daughter, Rani, to marry Satria who has impregnated her. He allows this without any celebration and on condition that they will not be sharing a house, and that they will divorce after the baby is born. Everything changes when Rani gives birth to a pair of twins. Rani and Satria can be reunited.
AnakluhAnakluh · 2011
Anakluh
2011
MovieDrama
Tells the story of a single parent, Idayu, still young, beautiful, smart, attractive. Has two beautiful daughters Mira and Kirei.
2 dari 3 Laki-laki2 dari 3 Laki-laki · 1989
2 dari 3 Laki-laki
5.01989
Movie
A seminar about Men and Faithfulness, to discuss the result of Matra magazine’s survey, that concludes that two out of three men have affairs, becomes a hot topic. Doddy, a faithful husband, becomes a suspect. The office secretary, who adores him, suspects him. His wife, Atik, also suspects him because, when working out of town, she sees the behaviour of her male colleagues. Furthermore, Doddy has to work late because he has to accompany the company’s director during a business meeting with a Japanese company. In addition, he has to find a lady escort for his guest, and at one of the dinner parties, he is photographed being very close to Neni, the escort. Atik refuses to accept Doddy’s explanations so he has to find Neni’s pimp to prove his innocence. Instead, the escort agency’s bouncers beat him up. Finally, Atik believes him, especially when she finds that Neni is going to be married to the director.
Gadis PenaklukGadis Penakluk · 1980
Gadis Penakluk
1980
MovieDramaRomance
Agnes appears to be out of control. Her father is seldom at home while her stepmother is afraid of her. At school, she dares to confront teachers whom she considers as no good. A young teacher, Wing Ganda, tries to understand her and shows her how to use her talent. His effort is fruitful but Agnes falls in love with him. Wing tries to avoid her. When another young man attempts to approach Agnes, she makes a fool out of him. Agnes has to deal with the fact that she cannot conquer everything. Wing is unconquerable and her stepmother secretly cares about her very much. This was one of the more insightful teenage films that understood teenage psychology and was also optmistic in a realistic way.
M BlockM Block · 1990
M Block
8.01990
MovieDrama
The film tells the story of Lola and Cindy. Lola is a lonely child who, along with her gang members, always gathers and walks on the streets of Blok M, where the youths are. Meanwhile Cindy is forced to become a prostitute to meet the needs of her family. Lola awares of Cindy situation and befriends her.
Joshua oh JoshuaJoshua oh Joshua · 2000
Joshua oh Joshua
7.02000
MovieDrama
It's an Indonesian drama musical about young boy named Jojo and Jejen are two homeless kids who must look for money after school. They go to shopping centers to busk and help people to bring their shopping. Jejen has a nice mother, whereas Jojo's stepmother is evil even though he's the smartest kid in school
Kugapai CintamuKugapai Cintamu · 1977
Kugapai Cintamu
1977
MovieDrama
Tells the story of two women with different characters who love the same man. Widuri, does not dare to express her love while Irawati is more aggressive. One time Widuri was raped by Irawati's men until she was pregnant. Then she moved to the village. While Toby was threatened to marry Irawati because Irawati was pregnant due to her promiscuity and because she lent Irawati's father's company money to her friend but could not return it. Toby avoided it by following Widuri to the village and intended to marry her, but Widuri refused. Toby finally had an accident and Irawati died while giving birth.
Two Frizzy-Haired GuysTwo Frizzy-Haired Guys · 1977
Two Frizzy-Haired Guys
1977
MovieDramaMusic
A straight-laced college graduate from the city and a poor villager from the country become rivals on the Indonesian rock 'n' roll scene.

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2 dari 3 Laki-laki2 dari 3 Laki-laki · 1989
2 dari 3 Laki-laki
5.01989
Movie
A seminar about Men and Faithfulness, to discuss the result of Matra magazine’s survey, that concludes that two out of three men have affairs, becomes a hot topic. Doddy, a faithful husband, becomes a suspect. The office secretary, who adores him, suspects him. His wife, Atik, also suspects him because, when working out of town, she sees the behaviour of her male colleagues. Furthermore, Doddy has to work late because he has to accompany the company’s director during a business meeting with a Japanese company. In addition, he has to find a lady escort for his guest, and at one of the dinner parties, he is photographed being very close to Neni, the escort. Atik refuses to accept Doddy’s explanations so he has to find Neni’s pimp to prove his innocence. Instead, the escort agency’s bouncers beat him up. Finally, Atik believes him, especially when she finds that Neni is going to be married to the director.

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