Let the Moon Be
6.3
Dewi, who has many love problems with her boyfriends, falls into the arms of Dayan, her boss, who also has a problem after becoming a successful businessman. Being told by his doctor that he has only a few months left to live, he suddenly feels the emptiness at home. His wife, Anneke, has her own occupation. His two children are studying abroad, while the youngest rarely sleeps at home and eventually dies while playing Russian roulette. Dayan and Dewi find a mutual need to release the burden. The situation changes with the appearance of Ferico, an old school friend of Dewi, who continues to pursue her after his divorce. Both Dayan and Dewi finally return to their partners. Director Arifin chooses a “poetic” style of telling the story so that the storyline follows the internal conflicts of the characters. The poetry is also characterized by slick photography.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
10 people
El Manik
Dayan
Known for
Buffalo Boys
Rima Melati
Anneke
Also in
Max Havelaar: or, The Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading Company
Intan Berduri
Marissa Haque
Dewi
Also in
War Victims
Karma Punishment
Ikang Fawzi
Ferico
Known for
Lady Terminator
Deliana Surawidjaja
Also in
Badai Pasti Berlalu
Bridegroom's Bed
Aminah Cendrakasih
Also in
The End of Doel's Love Story
Si Doel Anak Sekolahan
Galeb Husein
Also in
Mer's Lips
Mother
Ratno Timoer
Also in
The Blind Man from Ghost Cave: Blind Warrior
The Snake Queen
H.I.M. Damsyik
Known for
Lady Terminator
Anton Indracaya
Also in
Saskia
Satan's Bed
Arifin C. Noer Director · Adrian Susanto Cinematographer Norman Benny Editor
First release December 25, 1986 · Produced in Indonesia · Original title Biarkan Bulan Itu
Production
Rapi Films
Production
Indonesia
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Biarkan Bulan Itu
Original language
Indonesian
Spoken on screen
Indonesian
Release dates
Indonesia · December 25, 1986
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
More from Arifin C. Noer
Other films they directed, best known first.
If you liked Let the Moon Be
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
