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)
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.
Quick Stats
5.5
TMDB Rating
9
Votes
1h 12m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorTeddy Soeria Atmadja
WriterTeddy Soeria Atmadja
CinematographyDonny Arlent
ComposerAbdul Malik
EditorHandoyo Susetio
Production DesignMuhammad Reza
Produced by
Karuna PicturesInvestasi Film Indonesia
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Lovely Man yet.
Critics & Reviews
1 featuredCast
Donny Damara
Saiful / Ipuy
Raihaanun
Cahaya
Yayu Unru
Thug Boss
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Ludy Saputro
Thug 1
J
John Guntar
Thug 2
A
Ari Syarif
Saiful's Girlfriend
Asrul Dahlan
Male Customer
L
Lani Sonda
Mother
A
Alma Zikra Syafia
Young Cahaya
J
Jean
Food Stall Keeper
Azhar Kinoi Lubis
Grocery Store Clerk
S
Sumargiono
Cigarette Maker
T
Taufik Geba
Motorcycle Taxi Rider
E
Edi Nayangga
Transvestite 1
V
Ve Verdinand
Transvestite 2
