A security guard falls for a sex worker and learns crime doesn't pay—except in drama.
Eddy, a bank security guard was successfully shackled by Liona, a former prostitute. He divorced his wife, followed Liona's lifestyle, got into debt everywhere until finally robbing bank customers due to being caught in many difficulties.
Acting
Johan Saimima's pathetic desperation is uncomfortably convincing.
Direction
Pelamonia's grimy Jakarta feels authentically suffocating.
Director
Nico Pelamonia
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Nico Pelamonia was primarily a prolific actor; this rare directorial effort showcases his grim view of urban poverty.
1984 Indonesian cinema rarely depicted sex workers with such narrative centrality; Liona's agency is surprisingly complex for the era.
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