Yuni

Yuni

2021 · 95 min · ID · 6.8 (32 votes)
Dir. Kamila Andini · Starring Arawinda Kirana, Kevin Ardilova, Dimas Aditya, Neneng Wulandari, Vania Aurellia, Boah Sartika · Music Alexis Rault

“She dreams of the stars, but society wants her to tie the knot”

Drama

In her last year of secondary school, a bright Indonesian student is determined to pursue her education and resist getting married, despite the expectations of her community.

VIBE

This film offers a deeply resonant and earnest exploration of a young woman's fight for self-determination. It's a challenging yet hopeful journey, steeped in cultural specificity, that feels both intimate and universally relevant, prompting reflection on societal expectations and personal agency.

resilientearnestthought-provokingchallenginghopefulsteadyintimate character studysocial realismvibrant cinematographycultural explorationfeminismpatriarchycoming-of-ageautonomytradition vs. modernity
marriage proposalarranged marriagefeminismpatriarchycoming of ageteenage girlwoman directorindonesian cinema