Melati van Agam (I and II)

The story that resembles Romeo and Juliet takes place in West Sumatera. Norma's beauty has her known as Melati van Agam (the Jasmine of Agam). She falls in love with Idrus, and the feeling is mutual. Without any knowledge of the lovers, Norma’s parents accepts Nazarudin’s proposal for marriage. Nazarudin is a rich man. After she gets married, Norma is taken to Kota Raja (Banda Aceh). Sometime later, Idrus falls ill and passed away at Fort de Kock (Bukit Tinggi). But Nazarudin's suspicion does not end there. He alleges the baby that Norma is carrying is Idrus' child. This allegation makes Norma ashamed. She commits suicide and is laid to rest next to Idrus's grave.

A. Rachman

Neng Titi

Oemar

Bachtiar Effendy

• Lie Tek SwieDirector
• Parada HarahapStory
• Tan Koen YauwProducer
• A LoepiasDirector of Photography

Release date

December 16, 1931

Status

Released

Original language

xx

Genres

Drama, Romance