The Rainbow Troops

The film is an adaptation of the best-selling novel, Laskar Pelangi, by Andrea Hirata. Set in the late 70s, the first day in a Muhammadyah grade school is very stressful for two teachers, Ms. Muslimah and Mr. Harfan, and also their nine students, in Gantong village, Belitong. The reason is that if less than 10 students apply, the school will be closed. That day, Harun, a special student, saves them. So the 10 students are dubbed Laskar Pelangi by Ms. Muslimah. For five years, Ms. Muslimah, Mr Harfan, and the students, keep fighting to stay in school. In spite of the pressure to surrender, Ikal, Lintang, and Mahar, come forward to keep the passion and the spirit in their school alive.