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The Floating Nurse

The Floating Nurse

Original Title: Suster Apung

200616m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2006

Runtime

16m

Storyline

Hj. Rabiah has worked as a nurse for 28 years, continuing to serve as of 2006, in the Liukang Tangaya Islands south of Sulawesi, in the waters of the Flores Sea. She must brave the treacherous waves and work beyond the limits of her authority as a nurse.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
16m
Oct 1, 2006
Languages
Indonesian
Director
Suparman Supardi
Arfan Sabran
Arfan Sabran
Production
In-Docs
In-Docs
Metro TV
Metro TV
Production Countries
Indonesia

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