Set in the 1930s during the Dutch colonial era, the narrative follows Zainuddin (played brilliantly by Herjunot Ali), a young man of mixed heritage—his father is from Minangkabau (West Sumatra) and his mother is from Makassar. When Zainuddin travels to his father's homeland in Batipuh, he falls deeply in love with Hayati (Pevita Pearce), a beautiful woman of noble Minang descent.
The trio of Herjunot Ali, Pevita Pearce, and Reza Rahadian delivered iconic performances that elevated the source material.
The 2013 Indonesian romantic drama Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck (The Sinking of the Van Der Wijck) remains a masterpiece of Archipelago cinema. Directed by Sunil Soraya and starring Herjunot Ali, Pevita Pearce, and Reza Rahadian, this adaptation of Hamka’s classic novel continues to draw massive audiences years after its release.
Gadis suci bunga desa di Minangkabau yang menjadi belahan jiwa Zainuddin.