Doctor Siti Pertiwi Returns to the Village (1979)
After her graduation as a doctor, Siti Pertiwi is sent to the Menggala area in Lampung. She has to deal with many problems, such as the corrupt paramedics who assist her and the villagers’ fear of the shaman – Atuk Raja – and his men. These problems have complicated her role as the local doctor. Then she receives help from a student who interns in the area. Unfortunately, the assistance invites gossip.
Released: Dec 27, 1979
Runtime: 112 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Christine Hakim, Maruli Sitompul, El Manik, Joice Erna, Rasyid Lubis, August Melasz
Crew: Sudharnoto (Music Director), Bucuk Suharto (Producer), Asrul Sani (Writer), St Taslim (Art Direction), Putu Wijaya (Writer), N. Riantiarno (Writer)