Story Telling "Timun Mas" by Felisha English & Indo Subtitle

Summary

A mystical tale about a woman who, after the death of her husband, longs for a child. She meets a mysterious figure who guides her to plant a seed that grows into a giant cucumber, inside of which is a beautiful baby girl. The woman raises the child, Demons Borundo, who grows into a strong and wise 16-year-old. When a dangerous creature named Bhuto threatens them, Borundo bravely confronts it using her magical powers. She defeats Bhuto and returns home, where she and her mother live happily ever after.

Takeaways

• 😀 A woman, after losing her husband, desires a child and lives alone.
• 😀 An old woman gives her a magical conversation that leads to the growth of a large cucumber.
• 😀 Inside the large cucumber, the woman finds a beautiful baby girl, whom she names Demona Borundo.
• 😀 The woman raises Demona with love and they share a happy, harmonious life.
• 😀 Demona grows into a beautiful young lady, reaching the age of 16.
• 😀 On her 16th birthday, Demona feels an urgent need to go to the jungle.
• 😀 Despite her mother's worries, Demona insists on going, bringing along her staff.
• 😀 In the jungle, Demona encounters a powerful creature or spirit and engages in a fierce struggle.
• 😀 Demona defeats the creature using her staff, sending it into the muddy depths of the jungle.
• 😀 After the conflict is resolved, Demona returns home, and she and her mother continue their life happily ever after.

Q & A

What is the central theme of the story?

The central theme revolves around a woman’s longing for a child, the magical appearance of a child from a cucumber, and her growth into a young lady who faces challenges to protect her family.

How does Bernando receive the child?

Bernando meets a mysterious figure who tells her to plant a cucumber seed. When she does, a large cucumber grows, and inside it, she finds a beautiful baby girl.

What is the significance of the cucumber in the story?

The cucumber is a magical object that acts as a vessel for the birth of Bernando’s child, symbolizing hope and new life.

What is the name of the child that emerges from the cucumber?

The child is named Demons Borundo, who grows into a beautiful young lady.

What song does Bernando sing to her daughter?

Bernando sings 'I love you, you love me, we are a happy family,' expressing her love for her daughter.

What does Borundo do when she turns 16?

When Borundo turns 16, she ventures into the jungle to face a challenge, which involves confronting a creature named Bhuto Joe.

Who is Bhuto Joe, and what role does he play?

Bhuto Joe is a menacing figure in the jungle who tries to stop Borundo from accomplishing her task. She defeats him by outsmarting him, causing him to sink into a swamp.

What does Borundo bring with her into the jungle?

Borundo brings her courage and a sense of purpose, though the script ambiguously mentions bringing a 'class to conquer,' which may refer to a symbolic or magical item.

What happens to Bhuto Joe at the end of the story?

Bhuto Joe is defeated by Borundo, who causes him to sink into the muddy swamp, marking his end.

What is the story's resolution?

After Borundo defeats Bhuto Joe, she returns home, and both she and her mother live happily ever after, bringing the story to a peaceful conclusion.