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Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra

2025 · 132 min

A slow, sensual period drama that weighs desire against tradition, leaving a lingering sense of consequence and sorrow.

Overview: Set in 1960s Java, a young Javanese woman betrays her teacher, falls in love and must face dire consequences.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, romantic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Sexuality, love, betrayal, trauma
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: sexuality
love
betrayal
trauma
identity
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong