Mendadak Dangdut

Petris [Titi Kamal] is an egotistical and emotionally charged alternative rock vocalist at the start of her career. She often argues with her sister and manager, Yulia [Kinaryosih]. One day they are caught with a large amount of heroin, which belongs to Yulia’s boyfriend, in their car. They escape the police and reach a nearby village, where a travelling dangdut concert is located. The performer has quit, and thus the concert needs a new singer. Yulia, who considers it a way to escape the police, tells Petris that they should join the group. At first reluctant, Petris then agrees and takes up the stage name Iis.

While with the group, Petris lives with its owner/manager Rizal [Dwi Sasono], whom she admires and for whom Yulia begins falling. Petris improves her vocals and becomes aware of the poverty and misfortune endured by the people in villages where she performs. She and the group become famous and receive numerous job offers; meanwhile, the sisters feel relieved as they are no longer pursued by the police. After several weeks Petris and Yulia have a big fight, which leaves Yulia in tears. Petris, feeling guilty, chases after her sister and finds her at Rizal’s house. Seeing her sister’s pain makes Petris more understanding of other people.

After counting the proceeds, the sisters leave the house. However, they are approached by police and are caught in an attempt to escape. Petris tells her sister to escape, taking all the blame upon herself; Yulia gives herself up after seeing Petris arrested. At the police station the sisters are told that they are no longer wanted for the drug charges, as Yulia’s ex-boyfriend had been caught, but must serve time for escaping the police. While in prison, Petris becomes a singer and entertains her fellow inmates.

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:44