Maria Mariana


Maria Mariana is a 1996 Malaysian drama film directed by Yusof Haslam. It revolves around a story of two sisters, Maria and Mariana, who are very different in character. The film explores the issue of a troublesome yet rebellious teenager but at the same time reveals that love can change anything.

Synopsis

Maria and Mariana are sisters but they are poles apart. Mariana is wild while her elder sister is more reserved and takes great interest in her education and career. When they become adults, Maria joins the police force while Mariana remains the same. The presence of a man named Jefri changes Mariana’s life. However, Jefri chooses to marry Maria instead, much to her disappointment. Tony and Robert, leaders of a criminal gang which Maria is trying to nab, kidnap Mariana. The ever responsible Maria risks her own life to save her sister.

Cast

The film which was released on 18 April 1996 went box office and grossed RM4.7 million.

Awards and nominations

13th Malaysian Film Festival, 1997
2nd Anugerah Skrin TV3, 1997
The film soundtrack was predominately composed by Johari Teh and features Ziana Zain as the lead singer of all the ten soundtracks.
  1. "Korban Cinta"
  2. "Dialog: Tiada Kepastian"
  3. "Dialog: Kasih Ku Pertahankan"
  4. "Dialog: Setia Ku Di Sini"
  5. "Dialog: Madah Berhelah"
  6. "Dialog: Anggapan Mu"
  7. "Dialog: Putus Terpaksa"
  8. "Dialog: Bersama Akhirnya"
  9. "Dialog: Kemelut Di Muara Kasih"
  10. "Dialog: Korban Cinta"

    Television

A drama series of the same title was produced based on the same plot of the movie. The lead cast of the drama was held by Abby Abadi and Azza Elite.