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Jembatan Merah

1973·Movie
73
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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Mbok Puspo’s cafe, at the edge of Kalimas, under Jembatan Merah or “Red Bridge”, is a meeting place for many. Mbok Puspo also sells rags for additional income while her adopted daughter, Sudiasih, runs the cafe and is the shining beauty of the place. The regulars are Ngawang, a small time thief who fails to make his wife happy; Kenanga, who becomes a prostitute to spite her husband; Siswanto, a student who does not have the courage to confess his love to Sudiasih; Pungguk the painter; a civil servant, and a postman. The love stories between Siswanto and Sudiasih; and Ngawang and Kenang are the central plots. Seeing Siswanto and Sudiasih’s love, Ngawang and Kenanga also find each other. Meanwhile, Mbok Puspo is in a dilemma when she receives a letter from her child, Sri Bidari, who was adopted by a rich family.
Indonesian Classic DramaInterwoven Love StoriesSocial RealismMelancholic RomanceCharacter StudyUrban Poverty & ClassSlow-Burn NarrativeEmotional ResonanceCultural Snapshot

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Is Jembatan Merah worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jembatan Merah rated?

Sexual contentDrug use

Content advisories: sexual content and drug use.

What language is Jembatan Merah in?

Indonesian

It was made in Indonesian. Produced in Indonesia.