Joni's Promise
In a city that never stops, he never slows down. Meet Jakarta's fastest courier
A film delivery man promises a beautiful young woman to deliver a film reel on time to a movie theater, but the the whole city seems to conspire against him.
Status
Released
Original Language
ID
Budget
$214,198
Revenue
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Release Date
April 26, 2005
Popularity
1
Director
Joko Anwar
Writer
Joko Anwar
Producer
Nia Dinata
Where to Watch
Cast
Nicholas Saputra
Joni
Mariana Renata
Angelique
Rachel Maryam
Voni
Surya Saputra
Otto
Gito Rollies
Mr. Ucok
Dwiky Riza
Toni
Ria Irawan
Female Director
Fedi Nuril
Jeffrey
Tora Sudiro
Boys in Urinal 1
Winky Wiryawan
Boys in Urinal 2
Tantowi Yahya
Gynecologist Doctor
Robby Tumewu
Potential Investor 1
Indra Birowo
Telmi's Audience Friend
Noella Birowo
Telmi's Audience
Sujiwo Tejo
Adam Subandi
Barry Prima
Taxi Driver
Adetasha
Taxi Driver's Wife
Aming Sugandhi
Ticket Buyer #1
Indra Herlambang
Ticket Buyer #2
Jajang C. Noer
Spoilers Viewer
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Reviews
Alunauwie
Janji Joni, Joko Anwar’s directorial debut, delivers a tightly packed and uniquely told story set within a single day, featuring compelling performances—especially from Nicholas Saputra—and cleverly intertwined characters. The film’s engaging narrative flows smoothly, supported by fitting music and a surprisingly intricate plot, though some logical inconsistencies arise regarding timing and travel between key locations. Despite minor flaws, Janji Joni remains an entertaining and memorable film well worth repeated viewing. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
