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| Saturday, October 16, 2:00pm “Arisan” is a unique Indonesian social gathering in which a group of friends meet monthly, put money into a pot, then draw lots to see who takes home the cash. But really the lottery is often just an excuse for gossip and bragging. One such arisan is presided over by Andien, with her seemingly perfect life and family and her good friends Sakti and Meimei. Sakti is a handsome, closeted architect who is determined to overcome his desires and find a wife. Meimei is similarly desperate—only her goal is to get pregnant to hold on to her philandering husband. When Sakti and Meimei fall for the same guy, Andien’s ideal life begins to fall apart, and the circle must grapple with the shifting dynamics of their friendship and the nature of trust. ARISAN! is an upbeat, sexy, and touching story of love and friendship in contemporary Indonesia. ARISAN!; Nia di Nata, director; 2003; Indonesia; 129 minutes; 35mm (in Indonesian with English subtitles) Northwest Film Forum Cinema |
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