Terang Boelan_
Rohaya (Roekiah) must separate from her lover, Kasim (Rd Mochtar), so that she can marry her father's choice, the disreputable but rich Musa (Eddie T. Effendi). The night before the wedding, Kasim plays the song "Terang Boelan" for Rohaya, and they agree to elope. The following day, Rohaya and Kasim escape from Sawoba Island to Malacca, where Kasim begins work at a drydock and Rohaya keeps busy as a housewife. They discover that Kasim's old friend, Dullah (Kartolo), has lived in Malacca for some time.
Starring
Raden Mas Kartolo, Muhin, Tjitjih
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Terang Boelan was released 89 years ago in 1937.
Overview
Rohaya (Roekiah) must separate from her lover, Kasim (Rd Mochtar), so that she can marry her father's choice, the disreputable but rich Musa (Eddie T. Effend...
Terang Boelan is a Drama film.
CAST (8)
RM
Raden Mas Kartolo
Dullah
M
Muhin
Pendeta
T
Tjitjih
ET
Eddie T Effendie
Musa
R.D. Mochtar
Kasim
Roekiah
Rohaya
Dhalia
Roldiah Matulessy
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Terang Boelan about?
Rohaya (Roekiah) must separate from her lover, Kasim (Rd Mochtar), so that she can marry her father's choice, the disreputable but rich Musa (Eddie T. Effendi). The night before the wedding, Kasim plays the song "Terang Boelan" for Rohaya, and they agree to elope. The following day, Rohaya and Kasim escape from Sawoba Island to Malacca, where Kasim begins work at a drydock and Rohaya keeps busy as a housewife. They discover that Kasim's old friend, Dullah (Kartolo), has lived in Malacca for some time.
Who stars in Terang Boelan?
The cast of Terang Boelan includes Raden Mas Kartolo, Muhin, Tjitjih, Eddie T Effendie, R.D. Mochtar.
GENRES (1)
Drama