2012 CSEAS Film Series: Sang Pencerah (The Enlightener)
2010
Indonesia

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
Korean Studies Auditorium

Directed by Hanung Bramantyo
Starring: Lukman Sardi, Zaskia Adya Mecca, Slamet Rahardjo, Ihsan Tatote, & Giring Ganesha

Sang Pencerah (The Enlightener) is a 2010 Indonesian film directed by Hanung Bramantyp and starring Lukman Sardi, Zaskia Adya Mecca, and Slamet Rahardjo. It is a biopic of Ahmad Dahlan which describes how he came to establish Muhammadiyah–the Islamic organization.

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2012 CSEAS Film Series: The Pleasure Factory
2007
Chinese [Thailand]

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
Korean Studies Auditorium

Director Ekachai Uekrongtham
Starring: Kuei-Mei Yang, Ananda Everingham, & Zihan Loo

The sophomore feature film from the Beautiful Boxer director, Pleasure Factory has an ensemble cast that includes Ananda Everingham and Taiwanese actress Yang Kuei-mei and a bunch of newcomers, many whom were recruited off the street. Sometimes mysterious, sometimes heartbreaking, the film follows three loosely intertwining storylines: A girl going to meet an older prostitute (Yang), and being followed by a mysterious young man (Ananda); a guy taking his virgin army buddy around to the brothels; and a woman in a red dress buying a song from a busker. Lit by Brian Gothon Tan, Geylang never looked so good. [Synopsis by Wise Kwai]

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2012 CSEAS Film Series: The Leap Years
2008
English

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
Korean Studies Auditorium

Director Jean Yeo
Starring: Wong Lilin, Ananda Everingham, Qi Yuwu, & Joan Chen

Li-Ann, a single and attractive teacher in a Singaporean girl’s school teaches her students about an obscure leap year custom practiced in Ireland, where men cannot refuse a proposal or date from a woman should she do so on February 29; she chances upon Jeremy at Windows Cafe who becomes a major part of her life.

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2012 CSEAS Film Series: Sebelah Mata (Eye On The Prize)
2007; 116 Minutes
Indonesian with English subtitles

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 @ 6:30 PM
Korean Studies Auditorium

Director Rudi Soedjarwo
Starring: Thya Ariestya, Rina Hassim, Aimee Juliette, Robertino, & Didi Riyadi

Anton “The Wonder Boy” Gabriel is an up-and-coming, powerful boxer. His success has allowed him to provide for his whole family. Unfortunately, as a result of his fighting he’s developed some dizziness. Can he keep fighting or will this be the end of his boxing career and his family’s financial stability? The film promotions proclaim, “Family is everything”

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