May (2008)

May (2008) poster

Antares and May, a couple from different ethnic groups, are separated during the May 1998 riots in Jakarta. While Antares is busy as a filmmaker documenting the historic moment, May is kidnapped and raped. May is also separated from her mother, who takes refuge in a hotel. In despair, May’s mother exchanges her house deeds for an airplane ticket to Malaysia with a lowly laundryman, Gandang. Ten years after, Antares finds May in Malaysia. She now has a child from a foreign reporter who saved her on that unfortunate day. The reunion reveals the tragic past of May and her mother.

Director: Viva Westi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
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Production: Flix Pictures
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id

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More Films by Director: Viva Westi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is May about?
Antares and May, a couple from different ethnic groups, are separated during the May 1998 riots in Jakarta. While Antares is busy as a filmmaker documenting the historic moment, May is kidnapped and raped. May is also separated from her mother, who takes refuge in a hotel. In despair, May’s mother exchanges her house deeds for an airplane ticket to Malaysia with a lowly laundryman, Gandang. Ten years after, Antares finds May in Malaysia. She now has a child from a foreign reporter who saved her on that unfortunate day. The reunion reveals the tragic past of May and her mother.
Who directed May?
May was directed by Viva Westi.
Who stars in May?
May stars Jenny Zhang, Yama Carlos, Tutie Kirana, Lukman Sardi, Jajang C. Noer, Niniek L. Karim.
How long is May?
May has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is May?
May is a Drama film.
Where was May produced?
May was produced in Indonesia.