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In the Absence of the Sun
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In the Absence of the Sun

2014-06-19 · 94 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · Romance

A tender, melancholic night is experienced through the eyes of three women as they struggle to find themselves in this ever-changing jungle of Jakarta.

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Directors
Lucky Kuswandi
Production companies
Soda Machine Films, Kepompong Gendut
Countries
Indonesia
Status
Released
Budget
USD 125,000

Top Cast

Adinia WirastiAdinia WirastiAnggia
Ina PanggabeanIndri
Dayu WijantoDayu WijantoCi Surya
Marissa AnitaMarissa AnitaNaomi
Dira SugandiDira SugandiSofia
Trisa TriandesaTrisa TriandesaFaisal
AmingAmingLone Star Waiter
Lina MarpaungLina MarpaungAnggia's Aunt
Rosty MarintanAnggia's Mother
Mayk WongkarSofia's Husband
Paul AgustaPaul AgustaDavit
Stefanny Marcelina SugihartoCing-Cing
Dewi OzGym Receptionist
Vembria ArbyGym Trainer 1
Danvinno RobbyGym Trainer 2
Disyon Ezer KharismaGay Men Hits
Nazira C. NoerNazira C. NoerMother Tatler 1
Adella FauziMother Tatler 2
Sandra DarmosumartoMother Tatler 3
Sunny SoonLone Star Receptionist

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