Sri Menanti (1958): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1958 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1958, Sri Menanti is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Phani Majumdar, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from an original novel titled Fatimah《花蒂玛》by Chua Boon Hean, 'Sri Menanti' is a poignant portrayal of an intercultural romance inhibited by racial prejudice and segregation, religious conservatism, and repressive social mores. The film stars Malay actress Zaiton and Hong Kong actor Paul Chang as the star-crossed lovers who seek in the Other not only connection and acceptance but also escape and freedom. Released in both Malay and Mandarin-dubbed versions, the film was unprecedented in the Singapore film industry for casting both local Malay and Hong Kong Chinese film stars.
Who’s in it. Sri Menanti stars Paul Chang Chung, Hung Chiang and Zaiton.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Sri Menanti sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sri Menanti page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sri Menanti tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Sri Menanti (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sri Menanti change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sri Menanti worth watching?
- Sri Menanti holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sri Menanti?
- Sri Menanti stars Paul Chang Chung, Hung Chiang and Zaiton.
- When was Sri Menanti released?
- Sri Menanti was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.