Quarantined with ‘The Platform’ a Horror/Thriller that Somewhat Parallels the Pandemic
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.
Chants of Lotus
Four women, four cities, four unflinching stories—this powerful omnibus film weaves together the struggles of women across Indonesia, from a midwife battling corruption to a teenager caught in betrayal, a mother fighting for her child, and a widow facing the harsh truth of survival.
- / 5
PopScore
Representation
Pictures and Videos
Movie Information
Four women, four cities, four unflinching stories—this powerful omnibus film weaves together the struggles of women across Indonesia, from a midwife battling corruption to a teenager caught in betrayal, a mother fighting for her child, and a widow facing the harsh truth of survival.
Rating:
Genre:Drama
Written By:Melissa Karim, Vivian Idris
In Theaters:
Box Office:
Runtime:105 minutes
Studio:Kalyana Shira Films, Kalyana Shira Foundation
Cast
Nia Dinata, Upi, Fatimah Rony, Lasja Fauzia Susatyo
Director
Rieke Dyah Pitaloka
Sumantri (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
Rachel Maryam
Wulan (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
Arswendy Bening Swara
Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
Edo Borne
Tommy (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
Ical Tanjung
Bodyguard (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
Kirana Larasati
Safina (Segment: Cerita Yogyakarta)
Fauzi Baadila
Jay Anwar (Segment: Cerita Yogyakarta)
Adhitya Putri
Rahma (Segment: Cerita Yogyakarta)
Kukuh Adi Rizky
Dimas (Segment: Cerita Yogyakarta)
Shanty
Esi (Segment: Cerita Cibinong)
Sarah Sechan
Cicih (Segment: Cerita Cibinong)
Articles You May Like
"Le Bonheur" and the Feminism of Varda
"Spiral" is a Fresh Update of the "Saw" Franchise, but Leaves the Audience Wanting More
Spiral could easily spawn new sequels and will most likely churn a decent profit. Is it a good Saw film? Absolutely. Could it have been revolutionary though? Also yes.
What More is There to Say about ‘Squid Game’ ?
Twisting what seems to be obvious setups and frameworks is what sets the story structure of Squid Game apart. I appreciate that this narrative is complex but not complicated; an easy enough plot to wrap your head around while still treating the audience like an equal participant in this social commentary
Hulu’s Gruesome Take on April Fools’ Day
'A Drowning Man' Submerges Viewers in the Unseen of the Refugee Crisis
"A Drowning Man" (2017) explores the unseen aspects of the Refugee Crisis. In, 15 far-too-short minutes, viewers are given a detailed snapshot of what it's like for a refugee to drown in the waters of poverty and otherness while trying to navigate a land whose promise has worn off, and only 'strange' remains.