Damai Kami Sepanjang Hari (1985): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1985, Damai Kami Sepanjang Hari is a drama film directed by Sophan Sophiaan, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s about. Iwan, a high school student, loses his bajaj-driver father because the jeep of Dance Lintang, a famous singer, runs him down. Iwan’s pregnant mother has to work hard. Iwan has been singing on the streets for money, and now he gets help from his younger siblings who sell newspapers. But his mother passes away when she gives birth to her last child so Iwan vows to raise his siblings. But when he cannot afford it, he puts his siblings in the orphanage. Then when his girlfriend Tia yells at him for doing that, he instinctively runs off with his siblings. He is imprisoned as a result but a journalist, Miftah, who knows his talent, bails him out. Iwan decides to quit school and Miftah manages to record him. Dance is furious when he hears that Iwan is making a record. He approaches the producer and destroys the recording tape. Then Dance gets arrested for narcotics while Iwan’s record is a major hit, so he brings his siblings home from the orphanage.

Who’s in it. Damai Kami Sepanjang Hari stars Iwan Fals as Iwan, Boy Tirayoh as Dance Lintang, Rima Melati as Ibu Iwan and Titien Suherman as Tia, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Damai Kami Sepanjang Hari page.

If you liked it. Fans of Damai Kami Sepanjang Hari tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.