The story revolves around the Minangkabau Hanafi and his friend, the half-French half-Minangkabau Corrie du Bussée. Although Hanafi is Minangkabau and a Muslim, he considers European culture to be superior and has many European friends.

Tells the story of Si Ronda's efforts to fight against Dutch colonialism. When injustice befell the people in his environment, especially those close to him, he fought back.