Sara
Synopsis
Sara, a transgender woman goes back to her remote hometown to attend her father’s funeral. She finds the village has changed greatly, and that the villagers have become extremely religious. Added to that, her mother suffers from dementia and treats her like a complete stranger.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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BIFF2023 Trailer l 사라의 수난 Sara l 아시아영화의 창 / 특별기획 프로그램 - 인도네시아 영화의 르네상스
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Asian Film Festival Barcelona
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ismail Basbeth
- Screenplay & Story
- Ismail Basbeth
- Original Score
- Charlie Meliala
- Original Title
- Sara
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Bosan Berisik Lab, Ruang Basbeth, Visionari Capital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ismail Basbeth
Ismail Basbeth
Charlie Meliala
Budi Dwi Arifianto
Andhy Pulung, Ismail Basbeth
Ridla An-Nuur S., Charlie Meliala, Lyza Anggraheni, Ismail Basbeth, Jody Bani Wicaksono
Department Leadership Roster
Ridla An-Nuur S.
Producer
Andhy Pulung
Editor
Ismail Basbeth
Editor
Ismail Basbeth
Writer
Budi Dwi Arifianto
Director of Photography
Charlie Meliala
Producer
Lyza Anggraheni
Producer
Ismail Basbeth
Director
Ismail Basbeth
Producer
Jody Bani Wicaksono
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sara
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What is Sara about?
Sara, a transgender woman goes back to her remote hometown to attend her father’s funeral. She finds the village has changed greatly, and that the villagers have become extremely religious. Added to that, her mother suffers from dementia and treats her like a complete stranger.
Who directed Sara?
Sara was directed by Ismail Basbeth.
Who stars in Sara?
The principal cast of Sara includes Asha Smara Darra, Christine Hakim, Mian Tiara, Jajang C. Noer, Landung Simatupang.
When was Sara released and how long is it?
Sara was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Sara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sara was composed by Charlie Meliala.