A young couple facing eviction and debt experiences an unexpected event that changes their lives.
Acting
Shenina Cinnamon's eyes do entire monologues of silent panic.
Direction
Atmadja makes Jakarta feel like a character ready to swallow you whole.
Director
Teddy Soeria Atmadja
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Indonesia's 2024 film law relaxed censorship, allowing Dopamine's unflinching portrayal of Jakarta's underclass to reach screens uncut.
The 'suitcase' was never shown to cast until filming; Yunanda's genuine shock at its contents is the real first take used.
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