Bawang Merah Bawang Putih, which translates to 'Garlic and Onion', is a famous Indonesian soap opera based on a popular folk tale. The show revolves around two step-sisters, one kind-hearted and the other evil, who vie for the love of a prince. The series, which aired from 2004 to 2006, was a hit among audiences and is credited with sparking a trend of fairy-tale adaptations in Indonesian television.