When an innocent daughter finds her lost father, everything changes
A deeply religious young woman spends one powerful evening reconnecting with a long-lost parent, who now makes a living as a sex worker in Jakarta.
Status
Released
Original Language
ID
Budget
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Revenue
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Release Date
September 30, 2011
Popularity
0
Director
Teddy Soeria Atmadja
Writer
Teddy Soeria Atmadja
Producer
Teddy Soeria Atmadja
Producer
Adiyanto Sumarjono
Where to Watch
Cast
Donny Damara
Saiful / Ipuy
Raihaanun
Cahaya
Yayu Unru
Thug Boss
Ludy Saputro
Thug 1
John Guntar
Thug 2
Ari Syarif
Saiful's Girlfriend
Asrul Dahlan
Male Customer
Lani Sonda
Mother
Alma Zikra Syafia
Young Cahaya
Jean
Food Stall Keeper
Azhar Kinoi Lubis
Grocery Store Clerk
Sumargiono
Cigarette Maker
Taufik Geba
Motorcycle Taxi Rider
Edi Nayangga
Transvestite 1
Ve Verdinand
Transvestite 2
Riswan Aye Setiawan
Transvestite 3
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Reviews
Alunauwie
Lovely Man presents a bold and emotional story about a man that used woman make up and his estranged daughter, tackling taboo themes with strong performances—especially from Donny Damara. However, the film suffers from a lack of narrative focus and clarity, with underdeveloped plot points and repetitive dialogue. Despite technical flaws and unanswered questions, the emotional connection between characters remains the film’s strongest point. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
