Sleep Call

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Sleep Call
Sleep Call poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
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 Citra Awards at the 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
Film Pilihan Tempo 29 January 2024 Best ActressLaura BasukiNominated [5]

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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.
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