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Joni's Promise

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A film delivery man promises a beautiful young woman to deliver a film reel on time to a movie theater, but the the whole city seems to conspire against him.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2005-04-26

Runtime: 83 mins

Director: Joko Anwar

Writer: Joko Anwar

Spoken language: Bahasa indonesia

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Romance

Original title: Joni's Promise

Production Companies: Kalyana Shira Films, Focus Films Limited

Production Countries: Indonesia

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Alunauwie
Janji Joni, Joko Anwar’s directorial debut, delivers a tightly packed and uniquely told story set within a single day, featuring compelling performances—especially from Nicholas Saputra—and cleverly intertwined characters. The film’s engaging narrative flows smoothly, supported by fitting music and a surprisingly intricate plot, though some logical inconsistencies arise regarding timing and travel between key locations. Despite minor flaws, Janji Joni remains an entertaining and memorable film well worth repeated viewing. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
2025-09-29

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