Lovely Man (2011)
1h 12m | PG-13
A deeply religious young woman spends one powerful evening reconnecting with a long-lost parent, who now makes a living as a sex worker in Jakarta.
Director: Teddy Soeriaatmadja
Studio: Karuna Pictures
Genre: Drama
Video: 720p
Cast
Donny Damara
as Saiful / Ipuy
Raihaanun
as Cahaya
Yayu Unru
as Thug Boss
Ludy Saputro
as Thug 1
John Guntar
as Thug 2
Ari Syarif
as Saiful's Girlfriend
Reviews
Lovely Man presents a bold and emotional story about a man that used woman make up and his estranged daughter, tackling taboo themes with strong performances—especially from Donny Damara. However, the film suffers from a lack of narrative focus and clarity, with underdeveloped plot points and repetitive dialogue. Despite technical flaws and unanswered questions, the emotional connection between characters remains the film’s strongest point. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)