One man, two Daruses, zero interest in marriage — chaos ensues.
Darus runs for his life when his wealthy and ambitious uncle tries to marry him off to Zarinah, the daughter of a bank manager. He refuses to wed the girl because he already has a sweetheart. Darus also knows that the old man, who had been his guardian since he was young, needs to borrow money from the banker to finance an abandoned housing project. Darus' disappearance worries his uncle greatly. When he comes across Darus' 'double', the crafty old man decides to pass him off as his nephew.
Acting
A R Badul pulling double duty with comedic precision.
Writing
Classic mistaken-identity hijinks with local cultural flavor.
Director
M. Amin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bertunang (Engagement) satirizes 1980s Malay bourgeois aspirations where marriage often cemented business alliances, reflecting real social pressures of the era.
Director M. Amin was a prolific figure in classic Malay cinema; this film showcases the era's preference for theatrical, dialogue-driven comedy over visual spectacle.
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