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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Whispering Sands
2001 • 1h 46m • ★ 8.8 (4 votes) Released
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.
Director
Nan Triveni Achnas
Screenplay
Nan Triveni Achnas
Screenplay
Rayya Makarim
Rating
8.8
Runtime
106 min
Production
Christine Hakim Films
Camila Internusa Film
Salto Productions
NHKTop Billed Cast
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Alunauwie
★ 8/10 • Sep 29, 2025
Keywords
desertculturewoman directormother daughter relationshiptraumatic pastindonesian classicjavanesecomplicated politic





