Before, Now & Then
Asian Cinema
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Drama
Nana (Happy Salma), the beautiful wife of a wealthy plantation owner, values her safety and material comforts but carries out a haunted existence, dreaming of her lost love who was murdered years ago during the Indonesian Revolution. Forced to confront her husband’s blatant infidelity, Nana makes an unusual connection with his younger mistress, Ino (Laura Basuki). Sharing their secrets and desires, the two women discover a newfound freedom and intimacy withheld from them by the strictures of their patriarchal society.
Winner of Best Film at the Asia-Pacific Screen Awards, BEFORE, NOW & THEN is an “intoxicating sensory experience” (Variety) from Kamila Andini, the award-winning director of Yuni and the internationally acclaimed Netflix series Cigarette Girl.
“A delight to the senses, intertwining intricate details of Indonesia's history, the personal tribulations of its characters, and the tireless spirit of women. It looks back at Indonesia's rich past while hinting at a promising, progressive future.” –Overly Honest Reviews
DIRECTED BY KAMILA ANDINI
INDONESIA | 2022 | INDONESIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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