A mantri pamicis was a position equivalent to a head of the taxation department, which allowed Mien Brodjo and her family to live comfortably.
This was because her father was strict in enforcing discipline among his children, including Mien Brodjo, due to his work environment, which often involved interaction with Europeans, particularly those from the Netherlands.
Despite her family facing significant hardships during this challenging period and living through Indonesia's wartime era, Mien Brodjo still enjoyed her childhood by playing with friends her age.
[3] At Asdrafi, Mien Brodjo absorbed a wealth of knowledge and gained valuable experience, whether through discussions or socializing with students and the artistic community there.
This was somewhat at odds with her aspirations, as she had hoped to pursue her interest and talent in acting by studying at Asdrafi in Yogyakarta, especially since she had already been active in the performing arts during her time at SGPD.
Although she only played a supporting role, Mien Brodjo delivered a convincing performance as a newcomer to the Indonesian film industry at the time.
It didn’t take long for her career to progress; just four years later, in 1967, Mien Brodjo starred as the lead actress in her second film, Mutiara yang Hilang.
[2] In 1988, Mien Brodjo was offered the opportunity to appear in a television drama on TVRI, the soap opera Dokter Sartika, which was regularly broadcast as a series until 1991.