Goldfish

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Nur is a 13-year-old boy who lives with his father in a rural area in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Nur naturally replaced his mother in the household after her passing. Nevertheless, his father remains aloof, and decides to send Nur away to an all-boys boarding school to make him more 'manly'. Missing fatherly love, he unexpectedly gets the attention and validation he needs at school. However, he faces bullying and harassment due to his feminine nature. Everything changes when he encounters a Bissu, an androgynous local spiritual leader who believes Nur is the chosen one to replace them. Presented with a chance to finally get acceptance, Nur has to choose which path to take. His choice will reshape his relationship with his father forever.

Director: Aditya Ahmad
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min

Screenplay

Production: Palari Films
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

coming of age

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goldfish about?
Nur is a 13-year-old boy who lives with his father in a rural area in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Nur naturally replaced his mother in the household after her passing. Nevertheless, his father remains aloof, and decides to send Nur away to an all-boys boarding school to make him more 'manly'. Missing fatherly love, he unexpectedly gets the attention and validation he needs at school. However, he faces bullying and harassment due to his feminine nature. Everything changes when he encounters a Bissu, an androgynous local spiritual leader who believes Nur is the chosen one to replace them. Presented with a chance to finally get acceptance, Nur has to choose which path to take. His choice will reshape his relationship with his father forever.
Who directed Goldfish?
Goldfish was directed by Aditya Ahmad.
How long is Goldfish?
Goldfish has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Goldfish?
Goldfish is a Drama film.
Where was Goldfish produced?
Goldfish was produced in Indonesia.
What are the themes of Goldfish?
The themes of Goldfish include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.