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Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet! is a 2008 Indonesian film directed by Djenar Maesa Ayu. Starring Titi Rajo Bintang, Henidar Amroe, and Ray Sahetapi, it tells the life story of Adjeng, who was sexually abused as a child by her mother's boyfriend. Filmed over 18 days after several years of development, the film adapted two of Ayu's short stories from her debut anthology of the same name. Owing to its low budget of Rp 620 million, its cast and crew were mostly amateurs and students, although several established actors appeared at reduced rates.
Original Release
01/03/2008
Cast
Name | Character |
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Titi Rajo Bintang | Adjeng |
Henidar Amroe | Ibu |
Ray Sahetapy | Asmoro |
Bucek Depp | Pacar Ibu |
Jajang C. Noer | Bi Inah |
August Melasz | Ayah |
Joko Anwar | Bos |
Arswendo Atmowiloto | Redaktur |
Banyu Bening | Gadis remaja |
Ayu Dewi | Venny |
Directors
Writers
Indra Herlambang, Djenar Maesa Ayu
Cast
Name | Character |
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Titi Rajo Bintang | Adjeng |
Henidar Amroe | Ibu |
Ray Sahetapy | Asmoro |
Bucek Depp | Pacar Ibu |
Jajang C. Noer | Bi Inah |
August Melasz | Ayah |
Joko Anwar | Bos |
Arswendo Atmowiloto | Redaktur |
Banyu Bening | Gadis remaja |
Ayu Dewi | Venny |
Fairuz Faisal | Andien |
Mario Lawalatta | Laki-laki Bar |
Nadya Rompies | Gadis kecil |
Indra Herlambang | Presenter |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Djenar Maesa Ayu | Producer |
Riyadh Assegaf | Producer |
Sandy Sofyan | Producer |