 During the Indonesian National Revolution (1945–1949) that followed the occupation Rustam directed his only feature film, "Air Mata Mengalir di Tjitarum" ("Tears Flow in Tjitarum"), in 1948, which was the feature film debut of Sofia WD.His last work in the film industry, a script entitled "Terang Bulan" ("Full Moon"), was filmed in 1950 and directed by Mustadjab.Starring Sofia and Rd Mochtar, the production followed two lovers separated by crime, war, and family who are ultimately able to reunite.