
Poem of the Sea
1958


32 votes
In her last year of secondary school, a bright Indonesian student is determined to pursue her education and resist getting married, despite the expectations of her community.
Director
Kamila AndiniWriters
Streaming availability for India
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Original Language
Indonesian
Budget
$585K
Revenue
$265K
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This film explores the social realities faced by women in Indonesia and critiques the deeply rooted patriarchal culture that still exists in society. Yuni, who aspires to continue her education, is held back by social norms and traditional beliefs that say rejecting two marriage proposals means she will never find a partner. Arawinda Kirana’s performance is absolutely outstanding her gestures and expressions feel so natural that they make the audience truly feel Yuni’s sadness. The color purple, which is closely associated with Yuni, serves as a symbol of freedom, courage, and resistance ag…
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