Non has been depressed for some time, as she is not accepted by the family of her husband, Hans Tobing, though they already have three children. Just when Non is finally being accepted in her husband’s family, her happiness is threatened by ovarian cancer. It traumatises the family. Hans has to sacrifice everything that he can to save his wife’s life. Fortunately, Non gets her spirit back when she realises that her children still need her. That spirit is the most important element in the process of her recovery.

Andi and Erna have been married for 13 years but Andi’s parents still disapprove of their marriage. Andi’s lawyer father once prosecuted Erna’s father. Erna’s brother, Tato, also dislikes their marriage, as tried to bribe someone to help his father and goes to jail because of it. After his release from prison, Tato wants to take revenge on Andi. Erna still tries to ask Andi’s father for his blessings, but the father is adamant, though his wife has grown to care about grandson, Ari, who is found to have a brain tumour that requires surgery. When he knows about the condition, Andi’s father starts to soften and so does Tato. Ari’s operation fails, so he asks that his eyes be given to a blind girl.

Bram Bahrumsyah, a career diplomat, has a wife, Marsya, a successful interior designer. Marsya’s higher financial success makes Bram depressed. Even though he has a good career, he is financially dependent on Marsya. But Marsya’s business ambition is merely to help her husband’s career. In this state of mind, Bram meets Romina who is also in a similar state of depression. Both of them have an affair.

A love triangle develops between two brothers: Dimas, a painter and Anton, a scholar, when they fall in love with Amalia. Anton dates Amalia before Dimas, because they are friends from college. But then Amalia likes Dimas better, feeling that she has a better connection with him. Anton is angry and Dimas and Amalia are judged before their entire family. The feud between the two brothers continues, until one of their house staff, Mr. Leman, tells Dimas that he was adopted. Dimas runs away from the family and he joins a ship crew. Since Dimas is gone and Amalia is pregnant, Anton marries Amalia. Two years later, Amalia is going to meet Dimas in the harbour. In a meeting between Anton and Dimas, who is currently dating a singer named Nana, Anton explains everything. Dimas rushes to meet Amalia and his child but before they can meet, a heavy load falls onto Dimas, and it kills him instantly.

Kadarwati, a young Javanese student in 1940s Singapore, is forced to become a 'comfort woman' by the occupying Japanese military

With the theme song, Indonesia Tanah Pusaka, the film’s melodrama takes on a nationalistic undertone. Hendrik Maulana, a staff officer in the Netherlands’ Indonesian Embassy, and his half-Dutch wife Nona, return to Indonesia. Hendrik is aware that he has to work hard in his country to support his family. So he trains as an air traffic controller before he returns home. However, there is still the cultural clash and his children have to adjust to school and their hometown. Then Eka, their second child, who is always the scapegoat of the family, runs away. Eka is attracted to an orphan ice seller who can support himself. He joins him selling the ice until he is stricken with typhus. His friend then breaks the news to Hendrik and Nona. Both parents rally with their three children, to complete the family again.

Since her husband is cheating on her with her own sister, Rosnia, who initially intends to kill her husband, accidentally kills her own sister. For that, she is sentenced to eight years jail while pregnant. She is treated by Dr. Herman, who yearns for children but his wife, Dea, is too busy with her career. Herman grows closer to Rosnia, as she is severely depressed after the delivery. Herman manages to revive Rosnia’s life spirit, and he even becomes famous for his writing entitled "Di Balik Dinding Kelabu" (Behind Grey Walls), which is published in a popular women's magazine. Meanwhile, Dea achieves her goal of becoming a famous designer. Then Herman chooses Rosnia, however, at the last moment, Dea realises her mistake. She catches up with Herman who brings Rosnia home, and promises to be a good wife. Rosnia holds her child and walks away, leaving Herman and Dea.

Wimar and Titi’s household is breaking up after their son dies in a training aircraft. Titi’s mother accuses Wimar for causing the death, because he wanted to be a pilot like his father. Wimar doesn’t feel at home in his house. Lia is his only consolation. Then Wimar meets Ida, a former lover and in Ida’s arms, Wimar feels peaceful. Lia feels Ida is more like a mother for her. When the relationship is discovered, Wimar is banished from home. Then Lia is pregnant out of wedlock, so she tries to abort her baby but is hospitalized instead. When the family members gather, Ida feels guilty for being a homewrecker. Then she has a car accident and dies. Dedy who impregnates Lia promises to take responsibility. Finally, Wimar returns to his wife in accordance to the late Ida’s wish.

Wimar and Titi’s household is breaking up after their son dies in a training aircraft. Titi’s mother accuses Wimar for causing the death, because he wanted to be a pilot like his father. Wimar doesn’t feel at home in his house. Lia is his only consolation. Then Wimar meets Ida, a former lover and in Ida’s arms, Wimar feels peaceful. Lia feels Ida is more like a mother for her. When the relationship is discovered, Wimar is banished from home. Then Lia is pregnant out of wedlock, so she tries to abort her baby but is hospitalized instead. When the family members gather, Ida feels guilty for being a homewrecker. Then she has a car accident and dies. Dedy who impregnates Lia promises to take responsibility. Finally, Wimar returns to his wife in accordance to the late Ida’s wish.

Bram Bahrumsyah, a career diplomat, has a wife, Marsya, a successful interior designer. Marsya’s higher financial success makes Bram depressed. Even though he has a good career, he is financially dependent on Marsya. But Marsya’s business ambition is merely to help her husband’s career. In this state of mind, Bram meets Romina who is also in a similar state of depression. Both of them have an affair.