1) The story is about Malin Kundang, a boy who grew up in a poor coastal village in Sumatra with his mother.
2) As an adult, Malin Kundang became very successful and wealthy. He married a noblewoman and owned many ships.
3) One day, Malin Kundang returned to his village in a large ship. When his elderly mother recognized him and hugged him, he denied knowing her and had her thrown to the ground.