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Position Among the Stars

Position Among the Stars

One family, three generations, facing globalisation in Indonesia

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Through the eyes of grandmother Rumidjah, a poor old Christian woman living in the slums of Jakarta, we see the economical changing society of Indonesia and the influence of globalization reflected in the life of her juvenile granddaughter Tari and her sons Bakti and Dwi.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Indonesian

Runtime

109 mins

Rating

8.5/10

Release Date

03 March 2011

Country

Netherlands

Cast

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