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Gadis jang Terdjoeal is a film directed by The Teng Chun
Gadis jang Terdjoeal (1936)
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Gadis jang Terdjoeal is a c. 1937 film from the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). It was directed by The Teng Chun, his first film to recognise native interests.
Synopsis
Han Nio is in love with Oey Koen Beng. However, Han Nio's mother – hoping for a rich son-in-law to feed her gambling habit – arranges for Han Nio to marry a rich young man named Lim Goan Tek. Though they have a daughter, their life together is unhappy, and ultimately Goan Tek accuses of Han Nio of stealing from him and runs her out of the house. She falls ill and dies soon afterwards, but not before meeting Koen Beng. Learning of how his former lover had been treated, Koen Beng seeks out Goan Tek. However, before he can have his revenge, Han Nio's brother Eng Swan – the real thief – shoots Goan Tek, killing him.Comments
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