Solo, Solitude (2017)
The Suharto regime has been holding power in Indonesia for over 30 years, shutting down democracy time and time again. Highly critical of the regime and unafraid to speak his mind, Wiji Thukul is a poet whose words are often yelled proudly by the crowd during political protests. When riots break out in Jakarta in 1996, he and a few other activists are accused to be responsible. Forced to flee, Wiji escapes to Pontianak in Borneo where he hides for eight months, sometimes living with complete strangers. There, he has to change his identity several times, but continues to write poetry and short stories under a pen name. In the meantime, in Solo, central Java, his wife, Sipon, lives with their two children under constant surveillance. In May 1998, Wiji Thukul is declared missing, a month before Suharto is deposed by his own people.
Cast
- Gunawan Maryanto - Wiji Thukul
- Eduwart Manalu - Martin Siregar
- Marissa Anita - Sipon
- Melanie Subono - Ida
- Davi Yunan - Thomas
- Rukman Rosadi - Intel
- Arswendy Bening Swara - Army
Screenplay
- Yosep Anggi Noen (Screenplay)
Trailer
Solo, Solitude TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Solo, Solitude about?
- The Suharto regime has been holding power in Indonesia for over 30 years, shutting down democracy time and time again. Highly critical of the regime and unafraid to speak his mind, Wiji Thukul is a poet whose words are often yelled proudly by the crowd during political protests. When riots break out in Jakarta in 1996, he and a few other activists are accused to be responsible. Forced to flee, Wiji escapes to Pontianak in Borneo where he hides for eight months, sometimes living with complete strangers. There, he has to change his identity several times, but continues to write poetry and short stories under a pen name. In the meantime, in Solo, central Java, his wife, Sipon, lives with their two children under constant surveillance. In May 1998, Wiji Thukul is declared missing, a month before Suharto is deposed by his own people.
- Who directed Solo, Solitude?
- Solo, Solitude was directed by Yosep Anggi Noen.
- Who stars in Solo, Solitude?
- Solo, Solitude stars Gunawan Maryanto, Eduwart Manalu, Marissa Anita, Melanie Subono, Davi Yunan, Rukman Rosadi.
- How long is Solo, Solitude?
- Solo, Solitude has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Solo, Solitude?
- Solo, Solitude is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Solo, Solitude produced?
- Solo, Solitude was produced in Indonesia.