Mira W.

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Mira W.

Born September 13, 1951 · Jakarta, Indonesia (age 75)

Mira Widjaja (Wong), or Mira W. (b. 13 September 1951), is a highly popular Indonesian author. In spite of her background being an ethnic Chinese of Cantonese extraction from the Peranakan Chinese diaspora community, her work now reaches audiences from the entire country. Her father, Othniel, was among the pioneers of the Indonesian movie industry. She writes in an accessible genre, and deals with…

Known For

Perempuan KeduaPerempuan Kedua · 1990
Perempuan Kedua
1990
MovieDramaRomance
The peaceful and widely admired marriage of Dr. Yanuar and Rani is suddenly shaken. Dubbed a model husband by his largely unfaithful medical colleagues, Yanuar is faced with two complicated situations almost simultaneously. First, Lia repeatedly begs him for an abortion, which he steadfastly refuses. Second, Patricia—the kept mistress of a powerful man named Primodarso—unexpectedly disrupts the exemplary doctor's routine life.
Kemilau Kemuning SenjaKemilau Kemuning Senja · 1980
Kemilau Kemuning Senja
1980
MovieDrama
Gynecologist Friska (Widyawati) gets tangled in a patient's many familial issues after failing to save her life in labor, leaving the patient's baby motherless.
Love is But a Fragment of LiesLove is But a Fragment of Lies · 1986
Love is But a Fragment of Lies
1986
MovieDrama
Too caught up with their work, high school teenager Tasia and her sister, Sandra, are rebelling against their parents. Fortunately, the teacher, Hangga, is able to divert their youthful passion. Tasia changes due to Hangga’s influence, and she even falls in love with him. However, Sandra is made pregnant by her boyfriend, Robby.
DJS The Movie: Biarkan Aku MenariDJS The Movie: Biarkan Aku Menari · 2022
DJS The Movie: Biarkan Aku Menari
★ 6.02022
MovieDramaRomance
All his life Wulan, he only wanted to be a dancer. When his father, Lukman and his brother, Satria were still alive, they were the ones who always supported Wulan's ideals. But now they are dead, and Wulan lives only with her mother, Linda. Linda wants Wulan to succeed in her life, but she is worried about Wulan who likes to dance. For him dance is something serious. One day they are without an object, making Wulan go to the hills with Joko, her boyfriend who has been secretly hidden for so long. On their way home, they had a miraculous accident, leaving Wulan stranded in another world.
Welts of RegretWelts of Regret · 1987
Welts of Regret
1987
MovieDrama
Stretching over 21 years, the film begins in Semarang, 1966. And everyone gathers to learn some secrets family history.
Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat) · 1988
Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)
1988
MovieDramaRomance
Nick and Arini finally marry despite their big age difference that leads to conflicts. Nick and Arini try to cope, and even decide to see a psychiatrist. Meanwhile, Ella, Arini’s child from Helmy, has a problem after a kidney transplant. She needs a new kidney. Her stepmother, Ira, offers to be the donor, with financial help from Arini. The operation is done in Germany. Upon returning home, Arini finds an upset Nick, who is jealous about a picture of Arini and Helmy together. In fact, Nick’s mother, who has always disapproved of his marriage, funded Helmy’s trip to Germany to set up the situation. Nick suspects that Arini is pregnant and refuses to go home. In frustration, he brings home a prostitute to his mother’s house. Then his mother goes to Arini’s house and finds out that Arini is struggling to give birth. She is then taken to the hospital and has a Caesarean. Meanwhile, Nick finds out the truth of the whole incident and goes to the hospital to apologise. The marriage survives.
Arini (There are Still Trains Passing By)Arini (There are Still Trains Passing By) · 1987
Arini (There are Still Trains Passing By)
1987
MovieDramaRomance
Arini is "misled" by a close friend, Ira, who wants to marry her husband, Helmi. Eventually she finds out this plan, so she asks for a divorce and leaves her son, who later is discovered to have kidney failure. She leaves for the U.S. where she meets Nick, a student who wants to escape from his conservative, and troubled family. Nick really loves Arini, but the latter is still involved in many matters related to her ex-husband. The director, Sophan Sophiaan, who has a political activist family background, always uses his films to criticise social and political issues. Only this time, he does it in a more subtle way.
Dia Yang TercintaDia Yang Tercinta · 1984
Dia Yang Tercinta
1984
MovieDrama
Harliman's (Rico Tampatty) heart was broken when his lover, Lestari (Meriam Bellina) was married off by her parents to Ir. Rachmat (Frans Tumbuan). After graduating from college, Harliman was determined to work for Rachmat, who was considered to have stolen his lover. One day, Rachmat and Harliman had a car accident, which caused Rachmat to die. Harliman finally managed to reopen Lestari's heart and marry her. However, it turned out that Harliman suddenly showed his true colors. He tortured Lestari by getting drunk and accusing Lestari of having an affair when she was pregnant.

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Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat) · 1988
Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)
1988
MovieDramaRomance
Nick and Arini finally marry despite their big age difference that leads to conflicts. Nick and Arini try to cope, and even decide to see a psychiatrist. Meanwhile, Ella, Arini’s child from Helmy, has a problem after a kidney transplant. She needs a new kidney. Her stepmother, Ira, offers to be the donor, with financial help from Arini. The operation is done in Germany. Upon returning home, Arini finds an upset Nick, who is jealous about a picture of Arini and Helmy together. In fact, Nick’s mother, who has always disapproved of his marriage, funded Helmy’s trip to Germany to set up the situation. Nick suspects that Arini is pregnant and refuses to go home. In frustration, he brings home a prostitute to his mother’s house. Then his mother goes to Arini’s house and finds out that Arini is struggling to give birth. She is then taken to the hospital and has a Caesarean. Meanwhile, Nick finds out the truth of the whole incident and goes to the hospital to apologise. The marriage survives.

Story

Kidung CintaKidung Cinta · 1985
Kidung Cinta
★ 5.01985
MovieDrama
Dadang's family, which has three sons, accepted Bugi to stay at his house. Bugi, Dadang's younger brother, whose parents both died. Bugi's appearance and boyishness have become the subject of ridicule for many people, both at school and in social circles. Even at home, Narsih, Dadang's wife, teases and cynics Bugi. A math and sports teacher, Zein, has another attitude toward Bugi. Zein tries to change Bugi's behavior. But other teachers, Bugi friends, and Bugi themselves misinterpreted. As a result, Zein was uncomfortable and uncomfortable, then tried to stay away from Bugi. As a result, Bugi lost his footing, a place to complain and take cover. Meanwhile, Iwan, one of Dadang's children who has low self-esteem as a result of being a child because of his mother's mistakes, feels attracted to Bugi.

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