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Whispering Sands

User Score4 votes
88%8.8/10
Release2001
Runtime1H 46M
LanguageIndonesian
StatusReleased

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.

Principal Cast8

Full Cast & Crew (66)

Media8

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Director

Nan Triveni Achnas

Nan Triveni Achnas

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Keywords

desertculturewoman directormother daughter relationshiptraumatic pastindonesian classicjavanesecomplicated politic

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Reviews1

Alunauwie8/10

Pasir Berbisik offers a compelling narrative set against the harsh beauty of a desert landscape, showcasing strong performances and remarkable production dedication. The film subtly critiques patriarchal structures through the struggles of its female characters, supported by artistic dialogue and naturalistic acting, especially from a young Dian Sastrowardoyo. Overall, it’s a visually poetic and thematically rich film that blends social commentary with cinematic elegance. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

Sep 29, 2025

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