The Bridegroom of Blue Beach

The Bridegroom of Blue Beach

1983 · 93 min · Drama

The movie follows two castaway children who grow up with one of their fathers, but must fend for themselves after they are captured and deified by natives. Adapted from Henry De Vere Stacpoole's novel The Blue Lagoon, via the film of the same name, Pengantin Pantai Biru introduces several differences to the story.

Directed by Wim Umboh

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