Harlot's Prayer

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Harlot's Prayer
Indonesian Tuhan, Izinkan Aku Berdosa
Directed by Hanung Bramantyo
Written byIfan Ismail
Based onTuhan Izinkan Aku Menjadi Pelacur!
by Muhiddin M. Dahlan
Produced by Raam Punjabi
Starring
  • Aghniny Haque
  • Donny Damara
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu
  • Andri Mashadi
  • Samo Rafael
  • Gotheng Iku Ahkin
CinematographySatria Kurnianto
Edited byHaris F. Syah
Production
companies
  • MVP Pictures
  • Dapur Films
Release dates
  • 27 October 2023 (2023-10-27)(Jakarta)
  • 22 May 2024 (2024-05-22)(Indonesia)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

Harlot's Prayer (Indonesian : Tuhan, Izinkan Aku Berdosa; lit.God, Allow Me to Sin) is a 2023 Indonesian drama film directed by Hanung Bramantyo from a screenplay by Ifan Ismail, based on the 2003 novel Tuhan Izinkan Aku Menjadi Pelacur! by Muhiddin M. Dahlan. It stars Aghniny Haque as Kiran. It had its world premiere at the 2023 Jakarta Film Week on 27 October 2023 and was released in Indonesian theatres on 22 May 2024.

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Premise

Kiran spends her youth dedicated to serving her community and religious figures she deeply respects. However, after experiencing multiple losses and betrayals, she decides to break away from her faith, taking control of her own thoughts and body in a rebellious act. She then chooses to take even bigger risks, exposing herself to greater danger. [1]

Cast

Production

The development of the script began in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. [2] In February 2023, it was announced that Dapur Films optioned the film adaptation rights to adapt the 2003 novel Tuhan Izinkan Aku Menjadi Pelacur! by Muhiddin M. Dahlan into a feature film, alongside the cast announcement of Aghniny Haque and Andri Mashadi. [3] The principal photography began in May 2023, taking place at the University of Amikom in Yogyakarta. [4]

Release

Harlot's Prayer had its world premiere at the 2023 Jakarta Film Week, competing for the Global Feature Award, on 27 October 2023. [5] It was also screened at the 18th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival during the Indonesian Film Showcase section. [6] The film was released in Indonesian theatres on 22 May 2024. [7] It garnered 442,663 admissions during its first ten days. [8]

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