Behind the Mosquito Net (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1983, Behind the Mosquito Net is a drama film directed by Teguh Karya, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A portrait of newly married couple, Nurlela and Hasan, who have to live at the house of Nurlelas’s father. They do not have enough money to find a place of their own. Nurlela's father constantly compares Hasan negatively to his rich son-in-law Bakri (August Melasz), causes a friction between the young couple. Hasan and Nurlela fights when looking for their own way to be able to live independently. This situation makes them lie to each other, especially Hasan, who questions himself about his work and its environment. Hasan’s hard work to get off the family’s house eventually causes a misunderstanding. Nurlela almost commits suicide before the couple is able to trust each other again.
Who’s in it. Behind the Mosquito Net stars Christine Hakim as Nurlela, Slamet Rahardjo as Hasan, Maruli Sitompul as Abah and August Melasz as Bakri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Behind the Mosquito Net has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Mosquito Net page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Mosquito Net tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Mosquito Net (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Behind the Mosquito Net change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Behind the Mosquito Net worth watching?
- Behind the Mosquito Net holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Behind the Mosquito Net?
- Behind the Mosquito Net stars Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, Maruli Sitompul, August Melasz and Rima Melati.
- When was Behind the Mosquito Net released?
- Behind the Mosquito Net was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.