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Dead Time: Kala (2007)

Dead Time: Kala poster
Original title
Kala
Directed by
Joko Anwar
Genre
thriller film, neo-noir
Country
Indonesia
Runtime
1h 46m
Rated
17+
Rating
6.9 of 10 from 14 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man investigates a series of strange events in a small town. He uncovers secrets that connect a mysterious death to a local criminal network.

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What happens

Dead Time: Kala (also known as Kala, Dead Time, or The Secret) is a 2007 Indonesian neo-noir thriller film written and directed by Joko Anwar. The film stars an ensemble cast led by Fachri Albar, Ario Bayu, Shanty, and Fahrani. It was released on 19 April 2007 and being the MD Entertainment's first film, which originated as the television series producer years prior. At the 27th Citra Awards, the film won 3 out of its 7 nominations. Sight & Sound selected the film as one of the best films of 2007 and named Anwar one of the smartest filmmakers in Asia. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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