Character Relationship Map: Kuldesak

Characters

• Lina (played by Bianca Adinegoro) — protagonist
• Dina (played by Oppie Andaresta) — protagonist
• Andre (played by Ryan Hidayat) — supporting
• Aksan (played by Wong Aksan) — supporting
• Sofi (played by Sophia Latjuba) — supporting
• Aladin (played by Tio Pakusadewo) — supporting
• Vacuum Cleaner Salesman (played by Jeremias Nyangoen) — minor
• Yanto (played by Gala Rostamaji) — minor
• Maya (played by Maya Lubis) — minor
• Max Mollo (played by Dik Doank) — minor
• Bride in Bus (played by Shanty Harmayn) — minor
• News Anchor (played by Cassandra Massardi) — minor
• Hariolus (played by Iwa K) — supporting
• Jacob Gamarhada (played by Torro Margens) — supporting
• Dini (played by Rebecca Tumewu) — supporting
• Ceki (played by Bucek Depp) — supporting
• Budi (played by Harry Dagoe Suharyadi) — supporting

Story Analysis

An Indonesian anthology black comedy depicting urban loneliness through the debut works of young filmmakers.

Plot Progression

1. Genesis of Day For Night — Young filmmakers and musicians unite under Day For Night Films to begin production in 1996.
2. Crafting Urban Loneliness — The anthology format is developed using black comedy to reflect the tragedy of Jakarta city life.
3. International Debut — The completed film is released in 1998 and selected for the Rotterdam International Film Festival.
4. Critical Recognition — The film receives nominations and wins awards at Singapore and Bandung festivals in 1999.