The Rainbow Troops “The Rainbow Troops” is a film adaptation of Andrea HIRATA's literary work that first appeared on shelves in 2004, based on his childhood memories. Set in the Sumatran island of Belitong, the film opens with the adult Ikal returning to his birthplace after a number of years away. His memory takes him to his primary school years at a decrepit Islamic school, with two teachers -- Muslimah and Harfan -- and the only 10 students of the school. The film sensitively captures the struggles of marginalized citizens to achieve their dreams, the beauty of friendship and its ability to save humanity, against the background of what was once one of Indonesia’s richest island.