Keluarga Cemara (literally translated as Cemara's Family[1][2]) is an Indonesian television series which first aired from October 6, 1996 to February 28, 2005. Based on a serialized novel with same title by Arswendo Atmowiloto,[3][4] the series was originally broadcast on RCTI from 1996 to 2003, and was continued under the title Keluarga Cemara: Kembali ke Asal (English: Cemara's Family: Back to Origin), which aired on TV7 in 2004 and 2005.

Keluarga Cemara
Created by	Arswendo Atmowiloto
Starring	Adi Kurdi Lia Waroka Novia Kolopaking Anneke Putri Ceria Hade Anisa Fujianti Pudji Lestari
Theme music composer	Harry Tjahjono Nana M.R. (Nana Master) Suko
Opening theme	Hariku by Tiara cs (episode 1–17) Harta Berharga by Ceria Hade, Anisa Fujianti, Puji Lestari (episode 18–412)
Ending theme	Hariku by Tiara cs (episode 1–17) Harta Berharga by Ceria Hade, Anisa Fujianti, Puji Lestari (episode 18–412)
Country of origin	Indonesia
Original languages	Indonesian Sundanese
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	412
Production
Production locations	Sukabumi and Jakarta
Running time	20 minutes 40 minutes (Kembali ke Asal)
Production company	PT. Atmo Chademas Persada
Release
Original network	RCTI TV7
Picture format	PAL
Audio format	Stereo
Original release	6 October 1996 (1996-10-06) – 30 January 2005 (2005-01-30)

As the title implies, Keluarga Cemara tells the story of a girl named Cemara, with her family, who moved to start a new life in a small town after her father's business in the city went bankrupt. It stars Adi Kurdi, Cherrya Agustina Hendiawan, Anisa Fujianti, and Puji Lestari. Also featured Lia Waroka, Novia Kolopaking, and Anneke Putri who take turns playing the role of Mother (Emak) during the series.

Together with the Lorong Waktu and Si Doel Anak Sekolahan, Keluarga Cemara is often referred to as the golden masterpiece from the Indonesian television series.[5][6][7][8]

Plot

The story of a rich family who became poor. Abah was once a successful and wealthy businessman in Jakarta. For some reason, Abah's business went bankrupt and his family fell into poverty. Finally Abah and his family decided to move to a village in a small town. Since that incident, all of Abah's family members have tried to live their daily lives with Abah being a pedicab driver and Emak being an opaque seller who is assisted by her children, namely Euis, Cemara alias Ara, and Agil. But poverty does not change their hearts because they believe that the most valuable treasure is family.

Cast

• Adi Kurdi as Abah
• Lia Waroka as Emak (episode 1–17, 284–412)
• Novia Kolopaking as Emak (episode 18–?)
• Anneke Putri as Emak (episode ?–283)
• Cherrya Agustina Hendiawan as Euis
• Anisa Fujianti as Cemara/Ara
• Puji Lestari as Agil
• Wina Hendrawan as Aunt Pressier
• Belita Ayu Selviana as Pipin Pressier
• Muslih Noor as Mr. Jana
• Rochmah Usman as Mrs.Salmah
• Nurani Sandra Dewi as Aunt Iyos (episode 1–17)
• Ulfie Syahrul as Aunt Iyos (episode 18–?)

Remake

It was announced that Keluarga Cemara will be remade as a web series. The series will be produced by Visinema Pictures and directed by Ismail Basbeth. The series will be released on 24 September 2022 on Disney+ Hotstar.[9]

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