Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
MAJU (Jejak Pahit si Kembang Gula)
Mr. Wira is a teacher and scout leader for a group of his students. They plan to survey the location of the Scout Jamboree in Segosari village. Bagas, a big fan of the popular candy variety at that time, did not join his teacher and friends to visit the Village Head's house. Bagas was feeling unwell and just waited in the car. Upon returning from the Village Head's house, Bagas disappeared. The presence of Adit, a village boy who often gets bullied by other children, becomes an important key to finding Bagas.
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Mr. Wira is a teacher and scout leader for a group of his students. They plan to survey the location of the Scout Jamboree in Segosari village. Bagas, a big fan of the popular candy variety at that time, did not join his teacher and friends to visit the Village Head's house. Bagas was feeling unwell and just waited in the car. Upon returning from the Village Head's house, Bagas disappeared. The presence of Adit, a village boy who often gets bullied by other children, becomes an important key to finding Bagas.
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Genre:Drama, Adventure
Written By:Dedey Natalia
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Runtime:98 minutes
Studio:Panen Entertainment, Wokcop Pictures, Bluesheep Entertainment
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