In the Absence of the Sun (2014)

Other name: Selamat Pagi, Malam

Description:

Set against the backdrop of a bustling metropolis, In the Absence of the Sun is a poignant drama that unfolds over the course of one tender melancholic night. The story follows three different women navigating the neon-lit, everchanging jungle of Jakarta, each searching for a sense of belonging and identity. As the sun sets, their separate journeys delve deep into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. One woman confronts the ghosts of her past in a rapidly transforming city, another struggles with the disillusionment of her current life, while the third searches for genuine connection in a world dominated by superficiality. As their paths subtly echo one another through the dark hours, the film paints an intimate portrait of modern womanhood and urban alienation. Will they find the clarity they seek before dawn breaks over Jakarta? This beautifully shot narrative captures the quiet struggles of life in a metropolis that never sleeps, offering a deeply emotional cinematic experience.

Director: Lucky Kuswandi

Country: Other Asia

Status: Completed

Released: 2014

Genre:Drama