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18/05/2001 Drama 1h 46m
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Overview

Berlian and her teenage daughter Daya are on the run from political violence. Constantly daydreaming that her absent father will return, young Daya chafes under the stern hand of her mother. Forced to move inland from their seaside home to a desert of constantly shifting sands, the pair settle down to their familiar antagonism. Finally, Daya sees a vaguely familiar face shuffle in from across the wasteland.

  1. Nan Triveni Achnas

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Christine Hakim

    Berlian

  2. Slamet Rahardjo

    Agus

  3. Dian Sastrowardoyo

    Daya

  4. Didi Petet

    Suwito

  5. Karlina Inawati

    Delima

  6. Dewi Sawitri

    Bidan Suri

  7. Dessy Fitri

    Sukma

  8. Mang Udel

    Kakek

  9. Dik Doank

    Pemberontak

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Reviews

A review by Alunauwie
Written by Alunauwie on 2025-09-29
Pasir Berbisik offers a compelling narrative set against the harsh beauty of a desert landscape, showcasing strong performances and remarkable production dedication. The film subtly critiques patriarchal structures through the struggles of its female characters, supported by artistic dialogue and naturalistic acting, especially from a young Dian Sastrowardoyo. Overall, it’s a visually poetic and thematically rich film that blends social commentary with cinematic elegance.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
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Status
Released

Original Language
Indonesian

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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