Memories of My Body (2019)

Memories of My Body (2019) poster

Juno was just a child when his father abandoned him from their village in Central Java. Abandoned and alone, he joins a Lengger dance centre where men shape their feminine appearance and movement. The sensuality and sexuality that came from the dance, mixed with the violent sociopolitical Indonesian environment, forces Juno to move from village to village.

Director: Garin Nugroho
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ramondo Gascaro
Cinematography: Teoh Gay Hian
Editing: Greg Arya
Production: Go-Studio, Fourcoulours Films
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia, Javanese
Original Language: id

Themes

Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

coming of age, male homosexuality, cross dressing, traditional dancer, melodrama, south sulawesi

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memories of My Body about?
Juno was just a child when his father abandoned him from their village in Central Java. Abandoned and alone, he joins a Lengger dance centre where men shape their feminine appearance and movement. The sensuality and sexuality that came from the dance, mixed with the violent sociopolitical Indonesian environment, forces Juno to move from village to village.
Who directed Memories of My Body?
Memories of My Body was directed by Garin Nugroho.
Who stars in Memories of My Body?
Memories of My Body stars Kaan Lativan, Raditya Evandra, Randy Pangalila, Sujiwo Tejo, Teuku Rifnu Wikana, Rianto.
How long is Memories of My Body?
Memories of My Body has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Memories of My Body?
Memories of My Body is a Drama, Romance, Thriller film.
Where was Memories of My Body produced?
Memories of My Body was produced in Indonesia.
What are the themes of Memories of My Body?
The themes of Memories of My Body include: Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.