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Chants of Lotus
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.
Director and cast
- Nia Dinata Director
- Upi Director
- Rieke Diah Pitaloka as Sumantri (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
- Fauzi Baadila as Jay Anwar (Segment: Cerita Yogyakarta)
- Rachel Maryam as Wulan (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
- Shanty Cast
- Arswendy Bening Swara as Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
- Edo Borne as Tommy (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
- Ical Tanjung as Bodyguard (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
- Kirana Larasati as Safina (Segment: Cerita Yogyakarta)
- Adhitya Putri as Rahma (Segment: Cerita Yogyakarta)
- Kukuh Adi Rizky Cast
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