Memories of My Body (2019)
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: April 18, 2019
Cast
- Kaan Lativan - Juno
- Raditya Evandra - Little Juno
- Randy Pangalila - The Boxer
- Sujiwo Tejo - Lengger Instructor
- Teuku Rifnu Wikana - The Regent
- Rianto - The Dancer
- Whani Darmawan - Warok (Troupe Leader)
- Endah Laras - Aunt Juno
- Dorothea Quin - Regent's Wife
- Cahwati - Regent's Singer
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
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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.