The Hijra

The Hijra

Semurni-murni tauhid, setinggi-tinggi ilmu, sepintar-pintar siasat

2015 · 161 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, History

In 1912, Javanese activist Omar Said Tjokroaminoto co-founds the Sarekat Islam party to fight injustices of the Dutch East Indies' colonial regime.

Directed by Garin Nugroho · Written by Sabrang Mowo Damar Panuluh

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