Bidadari Jakarta
Bidadari Jakarta

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Bidadari Jakarta

2010
Movie
90 min
Indonesian

Ulin, a beautiful girl from Kalimantan, dreams of being a singer, and is brought to Jakarta by a fake talent hunter. Ulin is forced to be a street prostitute until she meets Bert, a young successful executive, and they fall in love. But their vastly different backgrounds are hurdles to their relationship.

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Director: Findo PurwantoGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman from a small village arrives in Jakarta with dreams of becoming a singer, facing the harsh realities of the big city. She encounters both kindness and betrayal as she navigates the complexities of fame, love, and ambition. Her journey is tested by the challenges of the music industry and the choices she must make to survive and succeed.

Critical Reception

Bidadari Jakarta received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable storyline and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempt to portray the struggles of aspiring artists, the execution was frequently seen as lacking depth and originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's plot was often criticized for being overly predictable and cliché.

  • Performances were generally seen as adequate but not particularly memorable.

  • The depiction of the music industry and city life felt superficial to many reviewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely absent from public records, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was released during a period when Indonesian cinema was seeing a resurgence in youth-oriented dramas, though 'Bidadari Jakarta' did not achieve significant critical or commercial success.

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