Leaf on a Pillow


1h 20m 1998

Brief Synopsis

In Yogyakarta, the center of Javanese royal traditions, three street urchins live their lives begging, taking drugs, and doing odd jobs. They dream of the future and focus their need for maternal love on the figure of Asih. But their destinies can only be tragic.

Film Details

Also Known As
Daun Di Atas Bantal
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

Synopsis

In Yogyakarta, the center of Javanese royal traditions, three street urchins live their lives begging, taking drugs, and doing odd jobs. They dream of the future and focus their need for maternal love on the figure of Asih. But their destinies can only be tragic.

Film Details

Also Known As
Daun Di Atas Bantal
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States May 1998

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1998

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard) May 13-24, 1998.

Shown at New Directors/New Films in New York City March 26 - April 11, 1999.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 27 - February 7, 1999.

Released in United States 1999 (Shown at New Directors/New Films in New York City March 26 - April 11, 1999.)

Released in United States 1999 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 27 - February 7, 1999.)

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1998

Released in United States May 1998 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard) May 13-24, 1998.)