When the Heart Shatters
1983, Malay. Directed by Rahman B.
A woman has been divorced by her husband who is a female leg. Her husband considered her a village woman, always embarrassing her in front of her friends. She worked as a government midwife in a remote area but her presence was not liked by a traditional midwife. Various slanders were made by the traditional midwife to drive her out of the village. However, he got moral support from his uncle, who became the village head. She was often harassed by three men who were so married that they were willing to use force. Yet he was able to maintain his dignity. The villagers began to accept his presence.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Malay
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- Released
- 1 January 1983
- Original title
- Bila Hati Telah Retak
- Country
- Malaysia
- Written by
- A. Latif Hasan
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When the Heart Shatters runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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When the Heart Shatters isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1983. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the Heart Shatters?
If you liked When the Heart Shatters, try The Young One, Holy Lands, Vanya on 42nd Street.
Who directed When the Heart Shatters?
When the Heart Shatters (1983) was directed by Rahman B and stars Rubiah Suparman, Ismail Din, Abu Bakar Omar.