Anthology of Darkness
Synopsis
Langgeng, a mute 10-year-old, struggles to care for his ailing father in a rundown village by the railway. Raised by Kartini, a prostitute and his mother’s friend, he clings to a worn photo of his mysteriously vanished mother and searches for her daily while selling newspapers and snacks. Along his journey, he encounters drug dealers, prostitutes, thugs, and a tender gay couple, all showing him compassion and sharing fragments of his family’s story. Anthology of Darkness interweaves Langgeng’s quest with the lives of those around him, illuminating love, loss, and survival in the shadows of poverty.
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- Director
- Ainun Ridho
- Original Title
- Anthology of Darkness
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
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Ainun Ridho
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Ainun Ridho
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What is Anthology of Darkness about?
Langgeng, a mute 10-year-old, struggles to care for his ailing father in a rundown village by the railway. Raised by Kartini, a prostitute and his mother’s friend, he clings to a worn photo of his mysteriously vanished mother and searches for her daily while selling newspapers and snacks. Along his journey, he encounters drug dealers, prostitutes, thugs, and a tender gay couple, all showing him compassion and sharing fragments of his family’s story. Anthology of Darkness interweaves Langgeng’s quest with the lives of those around him, illuminating love, loss, and survival in the shadows of poverty.
Who directed Anthology of Darkness?
Anthology of Darkness was directed by Ainun Ridho.
Who stars in Anthology of Darkness?
The principal cast of Anthology of Darkness includes Grimbald Jonas Putra Yuvanda, Kadek Yuanita, Eka Kecap, Wulansary, Diky Ardiansyah.
When was Anthology of Darkness released and how long is it?
Anthology of Darkness was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 13m.