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The Photograph (2007)

Drama

Sita is an escort at a karaoke bar who struggles to raise money to send her daughter out of the city to live with her grandmother and settle her debts with her pimp. She moves in with aging photographer Jan and helps him fulfill his last wishes.

Release Date
July 5, 2007
Runtime
1h 34m
Rating
5.6/10 (11 votes)

Director: Nan Triveni Achnas

Cast: Lim Kay Tong, Shanty, Indy Barends, Dorce Gamalama, Yoananda, Lukman Sardi, Indah R. Witanto, Dohan

Production: Les Petites Lumieres, CNC, Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Développement International, Hubert Bals Fund, Triximages
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Alunauwie - 10/10

The Photograph presents a culturally rich and emotionally subtle story rooted in Chinese-Indonesian tradition, unfolding at a slow, reflective pace that allows each moment to breathe. Though dialogue is minimal, the film effectively conveys emotion through strong visual composition, fitting sound design, and poignant scenes—like Johan’s eerie encounter with death during a house cleansing. While th...

September 29, 2025

The Photograph

The Photograph

5.6
94 min

Sita is an escort at a karaoke bar who struggles to raise money to send her daughter out of the city to live with her grandmother and settle her debts with her pimp. She moves in with aging photographer Jan and helps him fulfill his last wishes.

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Release Date7/5/2007
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Cast

Lim Kay Tong

as Johan Tan

Shanty

as Sita

Indy Barends

as Rosi

Dorce Gamalama

as Mami

Y

Yoananda

as Cewek di Karaoke

Lukman Sardi

as Suroso

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Indah R. Witanto

as Ibu Muda

D

Dohan

as Anak Laki-Laki

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Photograph about?

Sita is an escort at a karaoke bar who struggles to raise money to send her daughter out of the city to live with her grandmother and settle her debts with her pimp. She moves in with aging photograph…

How long is The Photograph?

1h 34m

When was The Photograph released?

July 5, 2007

Who directed The Photograph?

Nan Triveni Achnas

Who stars in The Photograph?

Lim Kay Tong, Shanty, Indy Barends

What genre is The Photograph?

Drama