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2 dari 3 Laki-laki
A seminar about Men and Faithfulness, to discuss the result of Matra magazine’s survey, that concludes that two out of three men have affairs, becomes a hot topic. Doddy, a faithful husband, becomes a suspect. The office secretary, who adores him, suspects him. His wife, Atik, also suspects him because, when working out of town, she sees the behaviour of her male colleagues. Furthermore, Doddy has to work late because he has to accompany the company’s director during a business meeting with a Japanese company. In addition, he has to find a lady escort for his guest, and at one of the dinner parties, he is photographed being very close to Neni, the escort. Atik refuses to accept Doddy’s explanations so he has to find Neni’s pimp to prove his innocence. Instead, the escort agency’s bouncers beat him up. Finally, Atik believes him, especially when she finds that Neni is going to be married to the director.
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Plot Summary
The film centers on a young man grappling with family expectations and societal pressures as he navigates love and life. He finds himself torn between traditional values and his own desires, leading to internal conflict and dramatic choices.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of "2 dari 3 Laki-laki" is limited in readily available public sources. As a film from 1989 in Indonesia, detailed critical analyses and widespread audience reviews comparable to international films are scarce. It is generally understood to have been a relevant domestic film of its time, addressing common social and familial themes.
What Reviewers Say
Explores themes of duty versus personal desire.
Features relatable family dynamics for its target audience.
A drama that reflects Indonesian societal norms of the late 1980s.
Google audience: Audience reception and specific review summaries for this film are not widely documented in public Google reviews.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a period where Indonesian cinema was exploring a range of social dramas and romantic narratives, often reflecting contemporary societal issues and cultural values.
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