Keluarga Cemara (TV series) explained
Creator: | Arswendo Atmowiloto |
Starring: | Adi Kurdi Lia Waroka Novia Kolopaking Anneke Putri Ceria Hade Anisa Fujianti Pudji Lestari |
Theme Music Composer: | Harry Tjahjono Nana M.R. (Nana Master) Suko |
Opentheme: | "Hariku" (performed by Tiara cs) "Harta Berharga" (performed by Ceria Hade, Anisa Fujianti and Puji Lestari) |
Endtheme: | "Hariku" (performed by Tiara cs) "Harta Berharga" (performed by Ceria Hade, Anisa Fujianti and Puji Lestari) |
Country: | Indonesia |
Language: | Indonesian Sundanese |
Num Seasons: | 2 |
Company: | PT. Atmo Chademas Persada |
Location: | Sukabumi and Jakarta |
Runtime: | 20 minutes 40 minutes (Kembali ke Asal) |
Network: | RCTI |
Network2: | TV7 |
Num Episodes: | 412 |
Keluarga Cemara (literally translated as Cemara's Family[1] [2]) is an Indonesian television series which first aired from October 6, 1996 to February 28, 2005. Based on a serialized novel with same title by Arswendo Atmowiloto,[3] [4] the series was originally broadcast on RCTI from 1996 to 2003, and was continued under the title Keluarga Cemara: Kembali ke Asal (English: Cemara's Family is Back to Origin), which aired on TV7 in 2004 and 2005.
As the title implies, Keluarga Cemara tells the story of a girl named Cemara, with her family, who moved to start a new life in a small town after her father's business in the city went bankrupt. It stars Adi Kurdi, Cherrya Agustina Hendiawan, Anisa Fujianti, and Puji Lestari. Also featured Lia Waroka, Novia Kolopaking, and Anneke Putri who take turns playing the role of Mother (Emak) during the series.
Together with the Lorong Waktu and Si Doel Anak Sekolahan, Keluarga Cemara is often referred to as the renaissance of the Indonesian television series.[5] [6] [7] [8]
Plot
The story of a rich family who became poor. Abah was once a successful and wealthy businessman in Jakarta. For some reason, Abah's business went bankrupt, and his family fell into poverty. Finally, Abah and his family decided to move to a village in a small town. Since that incident, all of Abah's family members have been trying to live their daily lives, with Abah working as a pedicab driver and Emak selling opaques with the assistance of her children, namely Euis, Cemara alias Ara, and Agil. But poverty does not change their hearts because they believe that the most valuable treasure is family.
Cast
- Adi Kurdi as Abah
- Lia Waroka as Emak (episode 1–17, 284–412)
- Novia Kolopaking as Emak (episode 18–?)
- Anneke Putri as Emak (episode ?–283)
- Cherrya Agustina Hendiawan as Euis
- Anisa Fujianti as Cemara/Ara
- Puji Lestari as Agil
- Wina Hendrawan as Aunt Pressier
- Belita Ayu Selviana as Pipin Pressier
- Muslih Noor as Mr. Jana
- Rochmah Usman as Mrs.Salmah
- Nurani Sandra Dewi as Aunt Iyos (episode 1–17)
- Ulfie Syahrul as Aunt Iyos (episode 18–?)
Remake
It was announced that Keluarga Cemara will be remade as a web series. The series will be produced by Visinema Pictures and directed by Ismail Basbeth. The series will be released on 24 September 2022 on Disney+ Hotstar.[9]
Notes and References
- Web site: 'Keluarga Cemara' a sweet reminder of family values . Darmwawan . Hikmat . 11 January 2019 . . 13 September 2022 . 13 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220913145239/https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2019/01/11/keluarga-cemara-a-sweet-reminder-of-family-values.html . live .
- Web site: 'Keluarga Cemara': Modern Poor Family . Sarahtika . Dhania . 13 September 2022 . . 13 September 2022 . 13 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220913145432/https://jakartaglobe.id/news/keluarga-cemara-modern-poor-family . live .
- Book: Atmowiloto, Arswendo. Arswendo Atmowiloto
. Arswendo Atmowiloto. 2015. Keluarga Cemara (Cemara's Family). 978-6-020-315720. Gramedia Pustaka Utama.
- Web site: Emak dan Abah Keluarga Cemara Lahir di Majalah sampai ke Layar Lebar . Damayanti, Risma . 22 June 2022 . tempo.co . 13 September 2022 . 13 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220913151533/https://seleb.tempo.co/read/1604664/emak-dan-abah-keluarga-cemara-lahir-di-majalah-sampai-ke-layar-lebar . live .
- Web site: Dahulu, Indonesia banyak memiliki sinetron mendidik . Megawati . Adriana . 15 May 2016 . merdeka.com . 12 September 2022 . 18 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220918005709/https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/dahulu-indonesia-banyak-memiliki-sinetron-mendidik.html . live .
- Web site: Mengenang Tayangan TV Berkualitas 90-an, dari Keluarga Cemara Hingga Si Doel . 9 June 2021 . goriau.com . Go Riau - Surat Kabar Online Riau . 12 September 2022 . 12 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220912122122/https://www.goriau.com/berita/baca/mengenang-tayangan-tv-berkualitas-90an-dari-keluarga-cemara-hingga-si-doel.html . live .
- Web site: Dibanding Sekarang, 5 Sinetron Indonesia Tahun 90an Ini Lebih Berkualitas . Hutomo . Dwi . 6 September 2022 . Jadi Berita . 12 September 2022 . 12 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220912122139/https://jadiberita.com/101728/dibanding-sekarang-5-sinetron-indonesia-tahun-90an-lebih-berkualitas.html . live .
- Book: Budiarsih, Kunsri . January 2005 . Berani Nolak TV? . Jakarta . Penerbit Mizan . 66 . 979-752-152-4 . 2022-09-13 . 2023-03-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230323110150/https://opac.perpusnas.go.id/DetailOpac.aspx?id=549110 . live .
- Web site: Keluarga Cemara The Series Tayang 24 September, Fokus Kisah Remaja SMA. Tempo.co. Marvela. 1 September 2022. 1 September 2022. 2 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220902052404/https://seleb.tempo.co/amp/1629386/keluarga-cemara-the-series-tayang-24-september-fokus-kisah-remaja-sma. live.