To Burn The Sun
To Burn The Sun

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To Burn The Sun

1981
Movie
82 min
Indonesian

There is a robbery in a village far from the city, and the robbers not only steal, they also kill. Yanti is raped and is taken to Jakarta. Both her parents and her younger sibling are murdered by the robbers. Rachman, who really loves Yanti, finds her in a night club. Although she has become a prostitute, Rachman still loves her. They escape the brothel and marry in the village. Yanti receives martial arts lesson from Rachman’s grandfather and decides to take revenge on the robbers and the pimp who trapped her in prostitution. With numerous tactics and great fights, Yanti and Rachman manage to defeat the criminals and the pimp.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users85%
Director: William HaleGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

Set against the backdrop of escalating global tensions, the film follows a journalist who uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving nuclear proliferation. As he gets closer to the truth, his life and the lives of those around him are put in grave danger. The narrative explores the moral ambiguities of power and the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition.

Critical Reception

To Burn The Sun was met with a mixed but generally positive reception from critics, who praised its suspenseful plot and strong performances, particularly from Michael York. However, some found the pacing to be uneven and the depiction of political intrigue to be somewhat predictable. Audiences found it to be a thought-provoking thriller that resonated with the anxieties of the early 1980s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its timely themes of nuclear threat and political conspiracy.

  • Michael York delivers a compelling performance as the investigative journalist.

  • Some critics noted a predictable plot progression and occasional pacing issues.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and its exploration of complex geopolitical issues. Many found it to be an engaging thriller that effectively captured the Cold War era's tension. However, a segment of viewers felt the film could have benefited from more character development.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for one Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (Michael York).

Fun Fact

The film's depiction of clandestine nuclear research was considered highly controversial at the time of its release, leading to discussions about the ethics of nuclear technology.

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