In the Absence of the Sun

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In the Absence of the Sun

"There's No Place for Us Here."

2014

1h 34m

7.3(10 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

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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10 featured cast members

Starring

Adinia Wirasti

Anggia

Ina Panggabean

Indri

Dayu Wijanto

Ci Surya

Marissa Anita

Naomi

Dira Sugandi

Sofia

Trisa Triandesa

Faisal

Aming

Lone Star Waiter

Lina Marpaung

Anggia's Aunt

Rosty Marintan

Anggia's Mother

Mayk Wongkar

Sofia's Husband

Creative team

Directed by: Lucky Kuswandi
Written by: Lucky Kuswandi
Ucu Agustin
Produced by: Sharon Simanjuntak
Sammaria Simanjuntak

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