Sleep Call

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Sleep Call
Directed byFajar Nugros
Written by
  • Fajar Nugros
  • Husein M. Atmodjo
Produced bySusanti Dewi
Starring
CinematographyWendy Aga
Edited byWawan I. Wibowo
Music byFajar Yuskemal
Production
company
Release date
  • 7 September 2023 (2023-09-07)(Indonesia)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

Sleep Call is a 2023 psychological thriller film directed and co-written by Fajar Nugros. The film stars Laura Basuki and Juan Bio One.

Contents

It was nominated for three Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Basuki.

Premise

Dina seeks companion from Rama, a charming stranger she meet from a dating platform, as she is trapped in debt and coerced to work at an illegal loan company. [1]

Cast

Release

Sleep Call was released theatrically in Indonesia on 7 September 2023. [2] It garnered 335,786 admissions during its theatrical run. [3]

Accolades

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Indonesian Film Festival 14 November 2023 Best Picture Susanti DewiNominated [4]
Best Actress Laura Basuki Nominated
Best Film EditingWawan I. WibowoNominated

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References

  1. Veronica, Anjellia Alfina (16 August 2023). "Sinopsis Film 'SLEEP CALL', Film Genre Thriller yang Bahas Tentang Kesehatan Mental" [Synopsis of Sleep Call, thriller film which addresses mental health]. KapanLagi. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  2. Mashabi, Sania; Kistyarini (7 August 2023). "Jadwal Tayang Film Sleep Call, Dibintangi Laura Basuki dan Bio One" [Release date of Sleep Call, starred by Laura Basuki and Bio One]. Kompas . Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  3. Mashabi, Sania; Setiawan, Tri Susanto (4 October 2023). "Pamit dari Bioskop, Film Sleep Call Raih 335.786 Penonton" [Farewell from cinemas, Sleep Call garners 335,786 admissions]. Kompas. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  4. "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2023" [Complete list of 2023 Citra Awards Indonesian Film Festival nominations]. CNN Indonesia . 14 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.