The Rainbow Troops
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Riri Riza
Cut Mini Theo
Rieke Dyah Pitaloka
Mathias Muchus
Slamet Rahardjo
Tora Sudiro
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
The island of Belitong, Indonesia. Two teachers, Muslimah and Harfan, eagerly await the beginning of the new school year and the arrival of their new pupils. At least ten pupils need to attend their Islamic primary school, otherwise the educational authority will close them down. No wonder they are both nervous. Fortunately, ten students end up registering for school--most of the children being from families of poor day laborers. Muslimah decides to call the group of first graders the "rainbow troops." Following the children over a period of five years, we observe as these disadvantaged children struggle for the right to make their dreams reality.
Director
Riri Riza
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States February 2009
Released in United States October 2009
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 5-15, 2009.
Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (A Window on Asian Cinema) October 8-16, 2009.
