Kuyang the Movie

Ever since I was child, I always wanted to be a doctor.

It never changed.

When I was only able to become a midwife,...

...getting married to a doctor was the only way to save my dream.

I tried all means to make Adi my husband.

Despite all his flaws, I really do love him.

We got married when I was four months pregnant.

To protect our dignities,...

...Adi and I decided to move to rural Kalimantan.

We will wait outside.

Sir, is the fridge spoiled?

It is very expensive to get it serviced.

So temporarily we use it to store rice or other food.

There are many animals here, so it is safer inside the fridge.

The fridge belonged to the previous doctor?

Before you, another doctor stayed here but not for long.

So, the local clinic has not operated in the past two years.

He went back to Jawa.

I am originally from Makassar,...

...but my wife is actually from Kalimantan.

However she was born and brought up in Bandung.

She has not been back to Kalimantan?

She is closer to her Sudanese aunt compared to her parents.

You met in Bandung?

When I was working in a hospital in Bandung.

So you two are not..... -What is that, sir?

Married? -Yes, I mean married.

Okay, I see. Married.

How long have you and your..... -What do you mean, sir?

Married? -Yes, married. No.

What? Pregnant? -Yes, right. Pregnant.

We have been married for a year and she is seven months pregnant.

Yes, be careful. There are many taboos here.

What kind of taboos, sir? For me or for my wife?

Kid, come here.

Come here. I have something for you.

Kid?

Sir, before me, who attended to the sick people here?

That's the problem.

What is wrong with you, Reni?

Earlier..... -Why is that broken?

The wind?

There is strong wind outside. It might rain,...

But earlier there was.....

They are about to leave. Come outside.

Come.

Sir, sorry that was just the wind.

Was anything broken? -Just a display.

Was it a small wooden idol?

Yes, one of them.

The one with three pieces?

What do we do? Suddenly Bagau has fever.

She is just tired.

This is for you but please share with your brother.

Sorry, I only have one.

Bagau doesn't have a brother.

We are not able to have more children.

Sorry, we have to leave.

Excuse me. -Okay.

What's the story?

Dear, I am not able to contact mother.

Mother must be worried. You know how she gets.

Just send her a letter.

They said there is network under the power pole...

...near the village clinic.

The metal pole, not the concrete pole.

Mr. Menteng will send the letter.

You are not listening to me.

Power pole, water pump, no network in your mobile...

...and you want to send a letter to your mother, right?

I am listening.

Dear, tell me about Mr. Mentengs family.

Still curious?

You promised me.

So, the story was, Mr Mentengs wife had an affair earlier.

She even got pregnant.

The pregnancy must be terminated...

...by Manyang, if I am not mistaken.

Her uterus was damaged and had to be removed.

That is why they cannot conceive another child.

How did you know about this?

I was chatting with them, with Mr. Menteng.

Even men love to gossip.

Three hours on a motorbike, how not to talk?

I can sleep if we were in a car.

Our child?

The baby is moving.

They baby is kicking.

Feel it, the kick is so strong.

He will be a soccer player.

When you grow up, you will play soccer with daddy.

Dear, I heard a child calling Umay.

What does Umay mean?

Can be mom, mommy,...

...or mother.

This should have been our second child.

Ren, you better keep quiet!

Never talk about that again!

But..... -Just forget about that!

I will not forgive and I will not forget.

Yes, yes, yes, we have to move on.

Ren, I am still talking to you!

Ren!

Dear.

I am leaving.

Daddy will see you soon.

Take care, dear. -Okay.

Excuse me.

Sir. -How is she, doctor?

Everything is normal. No need to worry.

Just take the medicine.

I better make a move then, it is getting late.

I have the same idols at home.

All houses in this village will have it.

This is called Jurong. Like..... -An amulet.

Yes, amulet to repel bad omen and black magic.

You can take it. Take it.

Keep it near the window to repel the bad omen...

...and black magic.

Yours is already damaged, so just take this one.

How did you know? -Maybe the one at your house...

...is not effective.

I am sorry and thank you, but I was taught not to believe...

...in superstitions.

Please excuse me. Good evening.

Dear, give him the Jurong. He will regret it later.

Where is the doctor?

The doctor has arrived.

Good morning, doctor. -Good morning, Mr. Menteng.

Good luck for your first day of work.

Thank you Mr. Menteng.

Sir, good morning. Good morning to all of you.

Let me get ready and I will call one by one.

Madam, please come in.

From the data I have here, your history shows that...

...you have high blood pressure,...

...your cholesterol is also high...

...and you have not had a check-up for some time.

I will check everything again.

Please lie down. Kindly help her, sir.

Let me take a look, madam. Take a deep breath.

Look at me, madam.

Do you still get pulsating headaches at the back of your head?

Yes. -Okay.

I guess your blood pressure and cholesterol is still high.

I will help by prescribing some medication. Please step down.

So madam, your blood pressure and cholesterol is still high.

I will write down a prescription for your medication, okay?

Okay. -Sorry, is this your son?

Grandson. -I see, grandson.

Okay, I will write the prescription.

Debt of blood.

Crazy woman.

Mr. Menteng, please help take care of my wife.

Yes sure. -Please get your wife to help too.

Please handle it if there are any problems.

Take care of yourself and be careful.

Take care, dear. -I will.

Yes, be careful.

We have reached rural Kalimantan safely.

By Gods grace, my pregnancy is also fine.

Adi has changed.

You don't have to worry anymore, mother.

After we got married, Adi stopped beating me up.

Without a doubt,...

...I can say that Adi is actually a good...

...and caring man.

It's just that sometimes he can't control his emotions.

Please pray for everything to go well and smoothly here.

I miss you, aunty and Rudal meatballs.

Take care. My regards to you and aunty.

Please put some flowers on fathers grave for me.

Please don't let aunty work so hard.

Pity her, she is old.

Madam, excuse me. -What is the matter, sir?

Where is Grandma Manyangs house?

Oh, Grandma Manyangs house? -Yes.

Go straight then turn right and turn right again.

Okay. Thank you, madam. -Yes.

Excuse me. -Okay.

Come.

I am Manyang, the midwife.

I am going to Ngaju Village to meet the new doctor.

The doctors wife is due to give birth anytime.

So, you are Grandma Manyang? -Yes.

That's a coincidence. I was coming to meet you.

You know that I am the new doctor in Ngaju village?

News spreads fast in the village.

Come, let's leave now. -Let's go.

Ready? -Yes.

Dear.

Dear.

Dear, what happened?

I am fine. How about you? Are you okay?

Oh yes, this is Grandma Manyang.

Yes, I am Manyang.

Where is Mr. Menteng?

Bagau is not well. Someone came to get him.

It's the season. Children fall sick very fast.

My child.