AFA16 x MM Before, Now & Then (Meet the Cast & Crew)

In the late 1960s, Nana loses her poverty-stricken family to the war in West Java and re-marries for a new life with a wealthy husband. Yet her place at home is menial, and she suffers in silence from her husband's infidelity. One day, Nana meets one of the mistresses, Ino, and everything changes. Ino becomes the only person she trusts and offers her comfort. As they confide secrets to each other, their lives intertwine, and together they look for the hope to free themselves from the patriarchal social dictates of the era.
Concerned with social culture, gender equality and environmental issues, Indonesian director Kamila Andini delivers a remarkable portrait of a woman battling the trauma of war, fighting to find the meaning of her freedom as a woman in a patriarchal society, yet never once made herself a victim, even if she cannot be separated from making sacrifices.

．Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance at Berlinale
．Nominee of Golden Bear for Best Film at Berlinale
．The 16th Asian Film Awards’ Nominations: Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Production Design

*With post-screening sharing
Guests: Happy Salma (Actress), Kamila Andini (Director) and Batara Goempar (Cinematographer)
Moderator: Patrick Suen (Film Critic)

*All programmes are subject to change without prior notice.