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The Cripple (1979)

Arifin, a six-grader, is infected with polio and he is brought to a shaman to be healed, but there is no progress. He is then brought to a doctor in Yayasan Penderita Anak Cacat (a foundation that takes care of disabled children). The doctor tries to convince Arifin’s parents that although Arifin cannot be fully cured, he can still function like ordinary people. In the end, Arifin is treated in the foundation.

Released Jan. 4, 1979 127 min None+

Genres: Drama

Production Companies: PPFN

Country: Indonesia
Languages: Indonesian

127 min
Jan. 4, 1979
Released
NR