

The Carousel Never Stops Turning
2017-10-13 · 84 min · Not rated
This film talks about today’s Indonesia from different perspectives—economy, politics, arts and culture, society, laws, and history—outlined in several fragments influenced by one another.
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Production details
- Directors
- Ismail Basbeth
- Production companies
- Bosan Berisik Lab, Panji Prasetyo Pictures
- Countries
- Indonesia
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Cornelio SunnyThe Accountant
Dhea AnandaThe Artist
Shalfia Fala PratikaThe Artist
Gandhi FernandoThe Photographer
Ibnu "Gundul" WidodoThe Farmer
Karina SalimThe Newly Wed
Natasha GottSuci The Prostitute
Paul AgustaThe Food Truck Owner
Rukman RosadiThe Fisherman
Verdi SolaimanThe Ghost
Sekar SariThe VictimTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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