Tiga Dara
A family's attempt at matchmaking their oldest daughter and the conflicts that follow.
Three sisters—Nunung, Nana and Nenny—are being raised by their grandmother in Jakarta after their mother's death. Though the sisters' father Sukandar lives with them, he is too involved in his own work to pay them heed.
The Three Maidens (1956) is a drama and music film directed by Usmar Ismail, released on August 24, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Chitra Dewi, Indriati Iskak, Mieke Wijaya and Hassan Sanusi. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
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Chitra Dewi
as Nunung
Indriati Iskak
as Nenny
Mieke Wijaya
as Nana
Hassan Sanusi
as Sukandar
Fifi Young
as Grandmother
Rendra Karno
as Toto
Usmar Ismail
as Tamsil
Bambang Irawan
as Herman
Roosilawaty
as Dancer
Siti Zainab
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Zainab Samallo
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Nya Abbas Akup
as Lieutenant Hardi (uncredited)
Directed by Usmar Ismail, written by Usmar Ismail, Alwi Dahlan and Alwi Dahlan, produced by Usmar Ismail.
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 5 ratings.
**“The Pioneer of Indonesian Musical Cinema”** A radiant gem from the golden age of Indonesian cinema. Tiga Dara enchants with its playful rhythm and heartfelt melodies — a musical so full of life that even its black-and-white frames feel vividly colorful. Usmar Ismail crafts a story that dances between tradition and modernity, laughter and longing. A true revolution in style and spirit.
Reviewed on October 31, 2025
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The main cast of The Three Maidens (1956) includes Chitra Dewi, Indriati Iskak, Mieke Wijaya, Hassan Sanusi and Fifi Young. The film was directed by Usmar Ismail. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Three Maidens was released on August 24, 1956 and runs for 1h 55m.
The Three Maidens (1956) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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