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The Cripple

1979 127 min Indonesian

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.

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Kardiman Director · G. Dwipayana Story

First release January 4, 1979 · Produced in Indonesia · Original title Si Pincang

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Original title

Si Pincang

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Indonesian

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Indonesian

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Indonesia · January 4, 1979

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