Bunga Tanjong

A slow, sobering plunge into hardship and hope, carried by quiet dignity and the weight of women fighting to be seen.

Created by

Azroy Sultan

Genres

Drama

Starring

Nurul Aini, Farhana M Noor, Hisyam Hamid

Overview

Bunga Tanjong follows Mariam, Wan Katijah and Puteh, three Malay women navigating love, exploitation and social inequality in Singapore during the late 1950s and early 1960s. After escaping an abusive marriage, Mariam becomes a cabaret dancer, encountering rivalry, corruption and hardship. Against Singapore's changing political landscape, the women struggle for independence, education, dignity and happiness.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Class, gender, survival, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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