Requiem from Java (2006)

Requiem from Java (2006) poster

This is the story about Setyo, Siti and Ludiro, who were the performer of Javanese Ramayana's Wayang Wong. Setyo and Siti are spouse who live in a village by selling earthenware products. In the village, live as well Ludiro, the head of the stockyard, who is very wealthy and secretly in love with Siti. Conflicts arrived as Setyo's earthenware company is going bankrupt and Siti started to took notice in Ludiro's desire to win her love. These triangle love transform into a civil war in the village that brings not only extremity and injustice, but also the death of the loved ones.

Director: Garin Nugroho
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 120 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rahayu Suppangah
Cinematography: Teoh Gay Hian
Production: Visions Sud Est, SET Film Workshop, New Crowned Hope
Country: Indonesia, Austria
Language: Bahasa indonesia, Javanese
Original Language: jv

Themes

Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Moving Relationship Stories, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices

Keywords

opera, tradition, indonesia, love, revenge

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Requiem from Java about?
This is the story about Setyo, Siti and Ludiro, who were the performer of Javanese Ramayana's Wayang Wong. Setyo and Siti are spouse who live in a village by selling earthenware products. In the village, live as well Ludiro, the head of the stockyard, who is very wealthy and secretly in love with Siti. Conflicts arrived as Setyo's earthenware company is going bankrupt and Siti started to took notice in Ludiro's desire to win her love. These triangle love transform into a civil war in the village that brings not only extremity and injustice, but also the death of the loved ones.
Who directed Requiem from Java?
Requiem from Java was directed by Garin Nugroho.
Who stars in Requiem from Java?
Requiem from Java stars Artika Sari Devi, Martinus Miroto, Eko Supriyanto, Retno Maruti, I. Nyoman Sura, Jecko Siompo Pui.
How long is Requiem from Java?
Requiem from Java has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is Requiem from Java?
Requiem from Java is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
Where was Requiem from Java produced?
Requiem from Java was produced in Indonesia, Austria.
What are the themes of Requiem from Java?
The themes of Requiem from Java include: Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Moving Relationship Stories, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices.