Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra (2025)
Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra (2025), directed by Hanung Bramantyo, starring Raihaanun and Lola Amaria.
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Synopsis
Set in 1960s Java, a young Javanese woman betrays her teacher, falls in love and must face dire consequences.
- Barmastya BhumiCinematography
- Satria KurniantoCinematography
- Hanung BramantyoDirector, Writer
- Haris F. SyahEditing
About the film
Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra (Indonesian: Gowok: Kamasutra Jawa) is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Hanung Bramantyo. The film stars Raihaanun, Lola Amaria, Alika Jantinia, Devano Danendra, and Reza Rahadian.
The film had its world premiere at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam on 2 February 2025.
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Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra (Indonesian: Gowok: Kamasutra Jawa) is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Hanung Bramantyo. The film stars Raihaanun, Lola Amaria, Alika Jantinia, Devano Danendra, and Reza Rahadian.
The film had its world premiere at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam on 2 February 2025.
Premise
The film follows gowok, a figure in Javanese tradition, referring to a woman who is hired to educate grooms about sexuality and the female body prior to marriage.
Cast
Raihaanun as Nya' Ratri
Lola Amaria as Nya' Santi
Alika Jantinia
Devano Danendra
Reza Rahadian
Slamet Rahardjo Djarot
Production
In July 2024, it was reported that Hanung Bramantyo would direct a film about a gowok set in the 1960s, with Raihaanun, Lola Amaria and Reza Rahadian set to star. It marks Amaria's first acting credit in eleven years. Principal photography took place in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta.
Release
Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra had its world premiere at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam on 2 February 2025, competing for the VPRO Big Screen Award. The film was selected at the 24th New York Asian Film Festival for its North American Premiere.
Accolades
References
External links
Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra at IMDb
Text from Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gowok:_Javanese_Kamasutra
Trivia
- It premiered on June 5, 2025, a Thursday.
- It runs 2h12 — a typical feature length.
- Its original title is "Gowok: Kamasutra Jawa".
- This film's quiz has 9 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosMVP Pictures, Dapur Film
- CountriesIndonesia
- LanguagesJavanese, Indonesian
- StatusReleased
Videos
Photos
Cast
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Raihaanun
Ratri Sujita -
Lola Amaria
Nyai Santi -
Alika Jantinia
Young Ratri -
Devano Danendra
Young Kamanjaya -
Reza Rahadian
Kamanjaya -
Djenar Maesa Ayu
Rahayu -
Ali Fikry
Bagas Dewangga -
Donny Damara
Harjolukito -
Slamet Rahardjo
Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Haryo -
Nayla D. Purnama
Sri - Aldy Bisl Liyan
- Ayu Prasiska Nila
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Khiva Iskak
Lono -
Runny Rudiyanti
Djenar -
Wavi Zihan
Young Santi -
Annisa Hertami
Ningsih - Ellen Martha Ningrum
- Ari Purnomo Wiro Atmojo
- Rafael Rindang Arga Iwan (25 Y.O)
- Kana Sybilla Dina (17 Y.O)
Quiz about this movie
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Pecado Original
6.1
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The Program
6.5
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A Sedutora Madame Bovary
6.8
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Um Diário para Jordan Drama from the 2020s
6.9
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Amor Extremo
6.2
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A Vida é Agora Drama from the 2020s
6.5
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As Quatro Estações do Amor Drama from the 2020s
7.3
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A Força do Destino
7.0
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Crew
- Barmastya Bhumi Cinematography
- Satria Kurnianto Cinematography
- Hanung Bramantyo Director
- Haris F. Syah Editing
- Raam Punjabi Producer
- Aci Writer
- Hanung Bramantyo Writer
- ZZ Mulja Salih Writer
Questions about this film
What is Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra about?
Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra: Set in 1960s Java, a young Javanese woman betrays her teacher, falls in love and must face dire consequences.
Who directed Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra?
Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra was directed by Hanung Bramantyo in 2025.
Who stars in Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra?
The cast of Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra includes Raihaanun, Lola Amaria, Alika Jantinia, Devano Danendra and Reza Rahadian.
How long is Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra?
Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra runs for 132 minutes, or 2h12.
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