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Whispering Sands

"Silence between Mother and Daughter."

May 18, 2001 1h 46m 8.8/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Whispering Sands is a drama film. directed by Nan Triveni Achnas.

Starring Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, and Dian Sastrowardoyo

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 18, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 8.8/10 Excellent (4 votes)
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Language ID Original language
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Country Indonesia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Production Companies

  • Christine Hakim Films
  • Camila Internusa Film
  • Salto Productions
  • NHK

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whispering Sands about?

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...

Who directed Whispering Sands?

Whispering Sands was directed by Nan Triveni Achnas.

How long is Whispering Sands?

Whispering Sands has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was Whispering Sands released?

Whispering Sands was released on May 18, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Whispering Sands?

The main cast of Whispering Sands includes Christine Hakim, Slamet Rahardjo, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Didi Petet, Karlina Inawati.