Si Melati (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1952, Si Melati is a family film directed by Basuki Effendi, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. Melati lives with her stepmother and half-sister, Kecubung. Even though she always received bad treatment, Melati never stopped praying. One time, the clothes she was washing floated away. Melati searched by going with the flow. Not long after, she arrived at a old woman's house in the middle of the forest. It turns out the cloth was found by the old woman. When she asked for fruit in the old woman yard as she was very hungry, she instead got diamonds in the fruit she picked.
Who’s in it. Si Melati stars Sandiah as Bu Guru.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Si Melati 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 Si Melati page.
If you liked it. Fans of Si Melati tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Si Melati (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Si Melati change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Si Melati worth watching?
- Si Melati holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Si Melati?
- Si Melati stars Sandiah.
- When was Si Melati released?
- Si Melati was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.