Leaf on a Pillow
7.6
The Indonesian society is seen through a middle-aged lady's eyes in her daily encounters with the street children who work and live off the harsh and sleazy world of adults.
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Cast
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Kancil
Kancil
Also in
Kancil's Tale of Freedom
Heru
Heru
Sugeng
Sugeng
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Friend
Rest in Peace
Christine Hakim
Asih
Known for
Merantau
Impetigore
Kabri Wali
Penyanyi Didong
Also in
Black Coffee
Deni Christantra
Denny
Sarah Azhari
Penyanyi Keroncong
Also in
Bedwetting Beautiful Ghost?
Died Yesterday
Maya Istaira
Maya
No other roles listed
Fajar Suharno
Suami Asih
Also in
Memories of My Body
Singsot: Siulan Kematian
Landung Simatupang
Pacar Asih
Known for
Photocopier
24 Hours with Gaspar
Frenny Soemarsono
Reporter TV
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Garin Nugroho Director · Armantono Screenplay Nur Hidayat Cinematographer
First release May 23, 1998 · Produced in Indonesia · Original title Daun di atas bantal
Production
Christine Hakim Films
Production
Indonesia
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Daun di atas bantal
Original language
Indonesian
Spoken on screen
Indonesian
Release dates
France · May 23, 1998
Premiere · Cannes Film Festival
Indonesia · August 14, 1998
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Indonesia
October 11, 2023 · Premiere · Madani International Film Festival
November 28, 2023 · Premiere · Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival
Japan
October 31, 1998 · Premiere · Tokyo International Film Festival
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