Chants of Lotus (2008)
Overview
Four women, four cities, four unflinching stories—this powerful omnibus film weaves together the struggles of women across Indonesia, from a midwife battling corruption to a teenager caught in betrayal, a mother fighting for her child, and a widow facing the harsh truth of survival.
Cast
Rieke Diah Pitaloka
Sumantri (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
Rachel Maryam
Wulan (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
Arswendy Bening Swara
Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
Ical Tanjung
Bodyguard (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
Kirana Larasati
Safina (Segment: Cerita Yogyakarta)
Fauzi Baadila
Jay Anwar (Segment: Cerita Yogyakarta)
Adhitya Putri
Rahma (Segment: Cerita Yogyakarta)
Shanty
Esi (Segment: Cerita Cibinong)
Sarah Sechan
Cicih (Segment: Cerita Cibinong)
Sapto Soetardjo
Om 1 (Segment: Cerita Cibinong)
Ella Hamid
Wanita Mabuk (Segment: Cerita Cibinong)
Susan Bachtiar
Laksmi (Segment: Cerita Jakarta)
Ranty Maria
Belinda (Segment: Cerita Jakarta)Recommendations
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