Sisifus (Flying in a Cage)

A tense, culturally specific family drama about a mother navigating tradition and resistance, with a quiet, earnest tone.

Directed by

Ibnu

Genres

Family

Starring

Ibnu "Gundul" Widodo, Ellen Martha, Gracia

Tagline

Flying in a Cage

Overview

Rini was asked by Dani to immediately circumcise the child their daughters are Nesa because they are old enough. Rani looks for a way to get circumcised This does not happen because the impact can be detrimental to women. However, Rani's efforts did not succeeded because of the influence of her mother-in-law who has traditional understanding.

How it feels

Earnest, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, gender, trauma, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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