The Mirror Never Lies


1h 40m 2011

Brief Synopsis

On the small Indonesian island of Kampung Bajo, twelve-year-old Kapis keeps a mirror that her father gave her before he was lost at sea. According to Bajo culture, the mirror symbolizes something that can help recover a lost object or person. Kapis looks upon the mirror, confident that her father wi

Film Details

Also Known As
Laut bercermin, Mirror Never Lies
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Set Film Production

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

Synopsis

On the small Indonesian island of Kampung Bajo, twelve-year-old Kapis keeps a mirror that her father gave her before he was lost at sea. According to Bajo culture, the mirror symbolizes something that can help recover a lost object or person. Kapis looks upon the mirror, confident that her father will return, For her mother, the mirror is merely a tool for applying make-up. When her mother breaks the mirror, Kapis is devastated and tries to overcome her sadness on her own. For her, the sea is her father's home and serves as a great mirror.

Film Details

Also Known As
Laut bercermin, Mirror Never Lies
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Set Film Production

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

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