Let the Moon Be (1986)

Dewi, who has many love problems with her boyfriends, falls into the arms of Dayan, her boss, who also has a problem after becoming a successful businessman. Being told by his doctor that he has only a few months left to live, he suddenly feels the emptiness at home. His wife, Anneke, has her own occupation. His two children are studying abroad, while the youngest rarely sleeps at home and eventually dies while playing Russian roulette. Dayan and Dewi find a mutual need to release the burden. The situation changes with the appearance of Ferico, an old school friend of Dewi, who continues to pursue her after his divorce. Both Dayan and Dewi finally return to their partners. Director Arifin chooses a “poetic” style of telling the story so that the storyline follows the internal conflicts of the characters. The poetry is also characterized by slick photography.

Director: Arifin C. Noer
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Adrian Susanto
Editing: Norman Benny
Production: Rapi Films
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
More Films by Director: Arifin C. Noer
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Let the Moon Be about?
Dewi, who has many love problems with her boyfriends, falls into the arms of Dayan, her boss, who also has a problem after becoming a successful businessman. Being told by his doctor that he has only a few months left to live, he suddenly feels the emptiness at home. His wife, Anneke, has her own occupation. His two children are studying abroad, while the youngest rarely sleeps at home and eventually dies while playing Russian roulette. Dayan and Dewi find a mutual need to release the burden. The situation changes with the appearance of Ferico, an old school friend of Dewi, who continues to pursue her after his divorce. Both Dayan and Dewi finally return to their partners. Director Arifin chooses a “poetic” style of telling the story so that the storyline follows the internal conflicts of the characters. The poetry is also characterized by slick photography.
Who directed Let the Moon Be?
Let the Moon Be was directed by Arifin C. Noer.
Who stars in Let the Moon Be?
Let the Moon Be stars El Manik, Rima Melati, Marissa Haque, Ikang Fawzi, Deliana Surawidjaja, Aminah Cendrakasih.
How long is Let the Moon Be?
Let the Moon Be has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is Let the Moon Be?
Let the Moon Be is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Let the Moon Be produced?
Let the Moon Be was produced in Indonesia.