Pak Prawiro

(title translation: Mr. Prawiro)

Raden Prawiro (Mr Prawiro), a retired “wedana” (district chief) assistant, lives in Kebumen village, his hometown. His eldest daughter, Indrani, marries Sumantri, a staff in “Bank Tabungan Pos” (Postal Savings Bank). In a meeting, Mr Prawiro suggests that the importance for saving money needs to be stressed. Later on, Mr Prawiro’s suggestion saves the village when a flood disaster occurs. Part of the saved money is used to rebuild damaged homes. While the film works as propaganda for the Postal Savings Bank, it is still entertaining thanks to the use of comedy, especially the various idioms from Wayang (shadow puppet) storytelling.