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Kartika (Ning Baizura) is a famous Malaysian diva who is successful in the West and is greatly adored at home. However, the one person she wishes to reach out to is her mother. She returns to Malaysia and with the help of her childhood sweetheart, Arman, she tries to win over her mother's heart by training the students from her father's music school to become pop stars. The students are transformed into great performers under the group, JIWA. However, things turn awry when the students revolt against her for personal reasons. Now, Kartika has a secret that will save her name and reputation... but what is it?
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Kartika (Ning Baizura) is a famous Malaysian diva who is successful in the West and is greatly adored at home. However, the one person she wishes to reach out to is her mother. She returns to Malaysia and with the help of her childhood sweetheart, Arman, she tries to win over her mother's heart by training the students from her father's music school to become pop stars. The students are transformed into great performers under the group, JIWA. However, things turn awry when the students revolt against her for personal reasons. Now, Kartika has a secret that will save her name and reputation... but what is it?
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