The House Without a Window (2011)

7.3 ? Feb 24, 2011 1h 41m

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Overview

Rara, a lonely 8-year-old girl, wants a small window in her hut located in the slum area of Menteng Pulo, Jakarta. Mbok, Rara's ailing grandmother and her father, Raga, do not have enough money to buy the window. So Rara and friends busk for money in the streets or rent out umbrellas on raining days. Meanwhile, in a luxurious housing complex in Jakarta, Aldo, 11-year-old boy, and does not have any friends. Neglected by his rich father, Ratna Syahri, his grandmother, Nek Aisha, is his only comfort. One day, Aldo meets Rara when the car he is in, grazes her. They become good friends and she is the one he turns to when he flees from home after a quarrel with his brother.

Overview

Genres

Drama Family Music Fantasy

Release Date

February 24, 2011

Rating

7.3 /10

Runtime

1h 41m

Official Trailer from YouTube

Emir Mahira

Aldo

Dwi Tasya

Rara

Raffi Ahmad

Raga, Rara's father

Ingrid Widjanarko

Si Mbok, Rara's grandma

Yuni Shara

Bude Asih, Rara's auntie

Aswin Fabanyo

Pak Syahri, Aldo's father

Alicia Djohar

Nyonya Ratna, Aldo's mother

Aty Cancer

Nek Aisyah, Aldo's grandma

Varissa Camelia

Bu Alya, teacher

Indra Bekti

Maudy Ayunda

Andini

Billy Davidson

Rio

Ayu Gumay

Alfi

Ouzan Ruz

Adam

Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja

Ade

Jamil Reza

Genta Windi

Alunauwie

9.0/10

Sep 30, 2025

Rumah Tanpa Jendela is a simple yet touching musical that explores friendship across social classes with emotional depth and strong performances. The film's structured narrative, meaningful songs, and standout child acting—especially by Emir—create a heartwarming family experience. Though minor technical flaws exist, its uplifting message makes it both enjoyable and valuable. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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