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Gadis Metropolis
Set in Jakarta’s upper-middle-class milieu, the film tells the story of three young and stylish female friends, Lisa, Fanny, and Sandra. After a violent break-up with her boyfriend Jacky, Lisa gets involved in a same-sex relationship with Mirna, an older woman. When things go awry between the two, Lisa decides to go back to Jacky. In a fit of jealousy, Mirna attempts to kill Lisa, but luckily her friend Fanny saves the day. The film ends in highly dramatic fashion with Mirna stabbing Jacky to death and subsequently being sent to prison
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Plot Summary
The film follows the life of a young woman who navigates the complexities of urban life and societal expectations in a bustling metropolis. She grapples with personal aspirations, romantic entanglements, and the challenges of maintaining her identity amidst the anonymity of the city. Her journey is one of self-discovery as she seeks her place in a world that often seems indifferent to individual struggles.
Critical Reception
Gadis Metropolis was a significant film in Indonesian cinema of the early 1990s, noted for its mature portrayal of a woman's struggle within an urban environment. While not a box office phenomenon, it garnered critical attention for its thematic depth and performances, particularly Rima Melati's.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its realistic depiction of urban female struggles.
Rima Melati's performance is often cited as a standout.
Explores themes of identity and societal pressures with sensitivity.
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Fun Fact
The film was noted for its relatively progressive themes regarding women's autonomy within Indonesian cinema of its era.
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