Lovely Man

Lovely Man(2011)

09/30/2011 (US)Drama1h 12m
5.2

"A daughter. A father. A revelation."

Overview

A deeply religious young woman spends one powerful evening reconnecting with a long-lost parent, who now makes a living as a sex worker in Jakarta.

Teddy Soeriaatmadja

Director

Teddy Soeriaatmadja

Screenplay

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A review by Alunauwie
6.0

Written on September 30, 2025

Lovely Man presents a bold and emotional story about a man that used woman make up and his estranged daughter, tackling taboo themes with strong performances—especially from Donny Damara. However, the film suffers from a lack of narrative focus and clarity, with underdeveloped plot points and repetitive dialogue. Despite technical flaws and unanswered questions, the emotional connection between characters remains the film’s strongest point.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)