4 episodes - Mar 8, 2016
Season 1 of Bunga Tanjong is a Singaporean Malay-language historical drama set in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It follows Mariam, a young woman forced into marriage with an abusive gangster, Hassan. After escaping, she finds refuge with Wan Katijah, who introduces her to the world of cabaret dancing at the Bunga Tanjong nightclub. There, Mariam faces rivalry with senior dancer Puteh, exploitation, and societal prejudice. Against the backdrop of Singapore's changing political and social landscape, the women navigate love, betrayal, personal struggles, and difficult choices. The season explores themes of female empowerment, friendship, resilience, and the pursuit of freedom and independence.
