Whispering Sands (2001)
Berlian and her teenage daughter Daya are on the run from political violence. Constantly daydreaming that her absent father will return, young Daya chafes under the stern hand of her mother. Forced to move inland from their seaside home to a desert of constantly shifting sands, the pair settle down to their familiar antagonism. Finally, Daya sees a vaguely familiar face shuffle in from across the wasteland.
Director: Nan Triveni Achnas
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: May 18, 2001
Cast
- Christine Hakim - Berlian
- Slamet Rahardjo - Agus
- Dian Sastrowardoyo - Daya
- Didi Petet - Suwito
- Karlina Inawati - Delima
- Dewi Sawitri - Bidan Suri
- Dessy Fitri - Sukma
- Mang Udel - Kakek
- Dik Doank - Pemberontak
- Ibu Sugiri - Ibu Tua
Screenplay
- Nan Triveni Achnas (Screenplay)
- Rayya Makarim (Screenplay)
- Nan Triveni Achnas (Story)
Cinematography: Yadi Sugandi
Editing: Sentot Sahid
Production: Christine Hakim Films, Camila Internusa Film, Salto Productions, NHK
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds
Keywords
desert, culture, woman director, mother daughter relationship, traumatic past, indonesian classic, javanese, complicated politic
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Whispering Sands about?
- Berlian and her teenage daughter Daya are on the run from political violence. Constantly daydreaming that her absent father will return, young Daya chafes under the stern hand of her mother. Forced to move inland from their seaside home to a desert of constantly shifting sands, the pair settle down to their familiar antagonism. Finally, Daya sees a vaguely familiar face shuffle in from across the wasteland.
- Who directed Whispering Sands?
- Whispering Sands was directed by Nan Triveni Achnas.
- Who stars in Whispering Sands?
- Whispering Sands stars Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Didi Petet, Karlina Inawati, Dewi Sawitri.
- How long is Whispering Sands?
- Whispering Sands has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Whispering Sands?
- Whispering Sands is a Drama film.
- Where was Whispering Sands produced?
- Whispering Sands was produced in Indonesia.
- What are the themes of Whispering Sands?
- The themes of Whispering Sands include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds.