Requiem from Java

A hypnotic, slow-burning opera of desire and violence, blending myth and everyday life into a haunting, ritualistic experience.

Directed by

Garin Nugroho

Genres

Drama, Music, Romance

Starring

Artika Sari Devi, Martinus Miroto, Eko Supriyanto

Overview

This is the story about Setyo, Siti and Ludiro, who were the performer of Javanese Ramayana's Wayang Wong. Setyo and Siti are spouse who live in a village by selling earthenware products. In the village, live as well Ludiro, the head of the stockyard, who is very wealthy and secretly in love with Siti. Conflicts arrived as Setyo's earthenware company is going bankrupt and Siti started to took notice in Ludiro's desire to win her love. These triangle love transform into a civil war in the village that brings not only extremity and injustice, but also the death of the loved ones.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, romantic and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Obsession, betrayal, revenge, love

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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