Yuni (2021) Movie Script
1
Praise be to God, we have
our deputy regent here with us today.
Madam Hajjah Rahma Sadikin MA
who will convey her appeal to you.
To Mrs. Hajjah Rahma.
I welcome you to come up front.
May peace and God's blessing be upon you.
And upon you as well.
As your friend Adam
from the school's Islamic Club aptly put
we are currently working on
a counseling module.
And soon we will organize
a mandatory virginity test
for all female students.
There, there. No need make a fuss.
We all know that everyone here
is a religious person.
We also would like to thank
Deputy Regent Hajjah Rahma Sadikin MA
for spending her time to
come to our school.
May peace and God's blessing be upon you.
And upon you as well.
There's Yuni, Ma'am.
Yuni!
Yuni!
Yuni.
The whole school knows.
When something purple goes missing,
you must've stolen it.
Aren't you tired of
getting sent to my office?
Over silly things like purple hairbands,
erasers, pencils.
Unfortunately, your parents
work in Jakarta.
I'll have to think twice
before inviting them here.
I'd like to talk to them
about this purple obsession of yours.
When will they be in town?
I don't know, Ma'am.
Well, when they're in town,
please let me know.
I'd like to talk with them.
Including about your plans for college.
And how about the tuition fee?
I'll let you know about the fee.
Just give it a try.
Trust me.
You just need to overcome
your purple obsession.
Yes, Ma'am, I'll think about it.
Oh right, Yun.
The special admission
for new student registration
usually will be closed in June. Alright?
Yun, just a moment.
I want to ask
about your poetry assignment.
Have you got the materials?
Which poet?
Not yet, Mr. Damar.
Poems give me headaches.
Too many big words.
Don't you have any poem
with numbers and formulas?
It's a shame if you get small score
for Indonesian subject.
You're the smartest student in school.
Do you want poems with easier words?
RAIN IN JUNE
Here.
Try this.
I'm sure you can do it.
You disband us without tolerance?
We will take this to the Principal.
This decision is final by the Principal.
Yuni, wait.
Yuni, wait.
What are you guys doing?
Islamic Club said band and music will be
excluded from school activities this year.
Huh? But why?
They said voice is also our private part.
Huh? Says who?
Says the Islamic Club kids.
How should we know?
They're evaluating it right now.
So all activities irrelevant to
Islamic values will be canceled.
How troublesome.
Who wants to practice our moves?
Ready?
Who wants to spar with her?
Anyone?
Yoga? Step forward.
-Hurry up and go there.
-Hurry.
Fine. Agung, you go.
Ma'am, my daughter Rohidah told me.
-Told you what?
-She said at school
there will be a virginity test.
-It's true.
-But why?
Because many female students
got pregnant outside marriage.
Back in our days, there was no such test.
All was good.
This is a different era, Ma'am.
A lot of kids nowadays
affected by their cell phones,
the internet.
They want to be like those city kids.
Hello.
-Big sis.
-How troublesome.
Not too hard, Ma'am.
Yun, are you graduating soon?
Yes, just a bit more.
Are you continuing to college or not?
I don't know. I'm still thinking about it.
I'd like to.
Yes, you should continue.
By God's will.
-Ms. Kokom.
-Yes, Yun.
Just a moment, okay?
-What are you buying, Yun?
-The purple detergent.
-Detergent.
-That's why, when a girl has a boyfriend,
don't wait too long.
Just marry her off.
If anything happens
like unwanted pregnancy,
we'll be embarrassed.
If a man proposes,
that would be a blessing, Ma'am.
Dear God, have mercy, Grandma!
You're surprising me.
What do you mean I surprise you?
I just finished my prayer.
Why are you walking around
in your prayer gown? You're scaring me.
I'm in my own house, not walking around.
And you call my prayer gown scary.
That's sinful.
Yes, what is it, Grandma?
Do the laundry.
People say
Girls like boys
Boys like girls, girls like boys
They're all the same
-Yun.
-Yes?
Next time, don't go out too much.
Go home early, don't be late.
It's a bad luck.
Doing the laundry,
hanging clothes at night.
Evil spirits might possess your shirts.
The neighbors can hear you, Grandma.
Girls like boys
Boys like girls
Girls like boys
They're all the same
Yun.
Yes, Grandma.
Before doing the laundry,
deliver some steamed cakes
to Uncle Tardi's house.
It's next to the rice cooker.
His relative came over,
to work at the factory.
Girls like boys, boys like girls
They're all the same
May peace be upon you.
Aunt Amnah, food delivery.
And upon you as well.
They're not home.
They'll be back soon.
I'm delivering this.
Thank you.
Who's this from, again?
My grandmother.
Alright, excuse me.
Yun.
What about your teacher, Ms. Lis
that you contacted through WA?
Yes, Ms. Lis asked me
if I want to continue to college or not.
She asked me to discuss it
with you and Father.
Is that so?
Do you want to continue to college?
Well, I do.
Regarding my grades,
my best subject is physics.
Or music.
I'm still not sure.
Because...
If I don't go to college,
what should I do?
You can work at the factory.
Or teach at Mrs. Ida's preschool.
Hmm, other than that?
Anyway, Yun, your father and I won't agree
if you become a migrant worker like Asih.
Don't be a servant, Yun.
It's enough that your father and I
became ones.
What about Father's opinion?
Your father wants you to go to college.
Become an employee.
Employee at where?
I wonder.
I'll discuss it with your father
when he returns to our boarding house.
If you want to be a singer, do you
really need to go to a music school?
Just discuss it with Father.
Yes, I'll talk to him.
-Sir.
-Hello, girls.
Rujak.
Many people come here these days.
Back then, people only come to fish.
But people who date
usually look for quiet places.
Like you?
Talk to yourself!
I go on a date in crowded places.
All you can do is stare at each other.
What do couples do dating in quiet places?
Watching trees.
Watching leaves falling.
Feeling the cool breeze.
And looking at the hairy stuff,
imagining Nicholas Saputra.
Gotcha!
Looks like someone we know.
Maesaroh!
Call her Sarah! She'll yell at you.
-Wink, wink!
-Most romantic couple in Southern Sea.
-Always dating.
-Always clinging.
I'll smack you.
-Bye, Honey.
-This Maesaroh.
We've been trying to contact you.
Turns out you're out on a date.
Call me Maesaroh one more time
and I'll send your embarrassing
sleeping picture to your crush Adit.
Have mercy, Sar.
Here, you can have it.
Why didn't you just tell him
that you don't like chocolate?
It's alright, Yun. Let him feel happy.
Give me your homework, I need to copy.
Ah, you can ask Sarah.
About what couples do.
Well, taking pictures for my Instagram.
Teach Yuni how to get a guy, Sar.
Get her nose out of the books.
I can get a guy.
I just don't want to.
Listen, Yun.
You have to find a handsome guy
who wakes up early, makes his own bed,
works hard, exercises, doesn't drink.
And goes to bed by 9 PM.
Yuni wants someone like Mr. Damar.
Goodness, Yuni.
Do you really like Mr. Damar?
Watch your mouth.
I don't like him. I just admire him.
Admire?
Yun, check out Mr. Damar's Instagram.
Let me see.
Wink, wink!
He has another short story
published in the newspaper.
Admire?
Don't stare too much, Yun.
Our grandfathers were fishermen.
Why can't kids nowadays
even use fishing rods?
Nobody goes out to the sea anymore.
Hey, Yoga.
Quit staring.
Go to her. What's with you?
Another round of applause
for Barokah Band!
Sorry, I'm out of voice.
For the next song, I'm sure you all know.
The song is Tua-tua Keladi.
Anyone wants to sing?
Don't be shy, kids.
Who wants to sing? Yes?
Give applause for the pretty girl
in denim jacket.
But voice is not a private part, right?
His words are exorbitant
Smiling mysteriously
His eyes scare
All the teenage girls
They say men are always like that
He said that I'm pretty
He also said that I'm attractive
He said that my body is sexy
Making my heart beats faster
They say men are always like that
Especially those
Who still like teenage girls
You forget your offspring
Just for fun
You even cast away your pride
There are only seductions
Claiming to be a bachelor...
Excuse me.
Excuse me, Miss.
I want to buy a drink.
-Just a moment.
-Yeah.
Which one?
The grape one.
-How much?
-2,000 Rupiah.
-Thanks.
-Yeah.
Where do you live?
Not too far. Just around the corner.
So you're from here.
Want me to make you over sometime?
For my Instagram feed.
Gosh, I don't really wear makeup.
Hold on a sec.
It's alright if you can't wear makeup.
Here, check out my IG.
Follow me, okay?
Done.
Yuni, wasn't it? Call me Suci.
Suci Cute.
I'll send you a DM, alright?
I rent a room near here.
If you have time, come and visit.
-Alright?
-Okay.
Yes, Sar?
Yun, let's go see Tika and her baby.
Does he breastfeed a lot?
I just gave him formula milk.
I'm not producing much breast milk.
He's so small.
I'm still scared to give him a bath.
-How come you didn't name him Ariel?
-Fan him.
Why didn't you name him Ariel?
My husband hated the name.
Reminds him of
the neighbor I had a crush on.
Where's Iqbal's dad anyway?
At his mom's house.
He said he hasn't had enough sleep
since Iqbal was born.
It was only one night.
I mean, what about me?
Let's take pictures.
My pillow.
Low battery. Use your phone.
-More?
-I'm good.
Still hurts?
Iqbal's a big baby.
He practically ripped me open.
This morning, the stitches came off.
The midwife had to come over to fix it.
-It hurts!
-Cut it out.
Let's take pictures.
Let's take pictures.
Your sisters and their children
they all live here now, Tik?
Yes.
Their husbands?
Hey, are we taking pictures?
Come.
So I'm taking the pictures?
Why do you have to sit so far away?
Watch out, what's that behind you?
A girl shouldn't go out too far.
Moreover coming home late at night.
You should've stayed home, helping me.
I'm helping you right now.
Yes, sweeping the floor at night.
It's a bad luck sweeping at night.
You're sweeping away your fortune.
Of course not, Grandma. By God's will,
sweeping won't get rid of our fortune.
I think it's true.
Ade's pregnant.
Don't look at her all at once!
WHAT'S SO ATTRACTIVE ABOUT HIM?
HE'S MATURE, NOT OLD
HE WAS WEARING TRACK PANTS YESTERDAY.
NICE SHOULDERS, SO HUGGABLE
CUTE BUTT TOO!
Cute?
One, two, three.
What's wrong with this thing?
Wait, wait.
It's on, Yun!
Alright, I'll tell her parents.
I can't give you an answer now.
-May peace be upon you.
-And upon you as well.
Yun, this is Iman.
Uncle Tardi's relative.
From Semarang.
He said you two have met before.
These are his parents from Semarang.
We all had lunch, except you.
Go eat first.
Iman's parents will return
tomorrow morning.
If you accept this proposal,
we will discuss this further.
We'll take our leave.
Thank you.
In this matter, Muslimin Anwari SH
and Rahma Sadikin...
Ms. Kokom, I need to
buy soy sauce and soap.
Yun, why are you here?
I usually shop here, Ma'am.
I know, but didn't you get proposed today?
That was Iman, Uncle Tardi's nephew.
He was a foreman in Semarang.
He's moving here now.
You're so lucky.
Just a second, Yun.
These are for your grandma, free.
Congratulations, Yun.
I hope you get married soon.
Yes, Dear?
Have you heard?
Uncle Tardi's relative, Iman proposed me.
How did you know?
Grandma asked me to go to
Ms. Kokom's store, and she told me.
Goodness. Do you know the person?
Your boyfriend?
You know I don't have a boyfriend.
Well, who knows you lied to me
about not having a boyfriend.
So you don't know the person?
I just met him yesterday.
When I delivered some cakes to his house.
How could this happened?
Then what?
You don't want to get married?
I haven't thought about getting married.
Or even about dating.
What are your plans?
Well, I don't know, Mother.
I still want to try so many things.
I'm about to graduate high school.
And I think I want to continue to college.
But you still don't know
which major to take.
What do you and Father think?
Do you want me to get married?
Well, I never thought that
you'd be proposed this soon.
I just want the best for you.
Your father also wants you
to continue your study.
Alright. Then what should I do, Mother?
Think about what's best for you, alright?
I didn't know how to explain it to you.
My granddaughter is all grown up.
Ready to get married.
Uncle Tardi is a good man.
If you get married,
it would be nice to be in-laws with him.
Do you want me to accept Iman's proposal?
Marriage is a blessing.
We shouldn't refuse a blessing, right?
You're late.
-Late for what?
-She's taken by someone else.
-Who?
-Ms. Uyun.
Honey!
Sorry, Honey.
Can't keep his mouth shut!
Yun, I'm sorry.
Ga, Yuni's coming.
I want to buy.
There, a girl.
Go serve her.
Didn't you hear me?
Bro.
Excuse me.
Go on and see her.
Prepaid internet voucher, please.
How about a phone credit top up instead?
They're having a promo.
So it's cheaper.
Really? Okay then.
Write down your phone number here.
Yun.
Yun.
Is it true?
That you're getting married?
What do you think?
No.
It's not true.
I'm going.
What's with that grin?
Pay up the 3,000 price difference.
Giving a discount just like that.
People say
Boys like girls
Boys like girls, girls like boys
Asih called me the other day.
Telling me that she sent me some money.
Praise be to God,
that girl has always been kind.
Always thinking about her mother at home.
I keep thinking about her.
Asih lives far away.
She's still in Hong Kong, right?
She is.
Praise be to God, her employer is kind.
Amen. Look at her picture.
So pretty.
-Take a look.
-She looks different.
So stylish.
She's truly pretty.
-It's good too.
-Yes, thankfully she...
Yes, thankfully she's healthy.
All is well.
In fact, she's not a maid anymore.
She has her own business now.
That's why she's so busy.
You're amazing, Ms. Kokom,
always fortunate.
Don't forget to share.
-Treat us some meatballs and shumais.
-Relax, I will.
Yun, how was the proposal?
Did you accept it?
Iman works at the factory now.
That's incredible, Yun.
It's hard to get accepted there.
Yes, Ma'am. I'm still thinking about it.
I don't know,
I think I want to continue to college.
What do you expect with higher education?
For women, it's the kitchen,
the laundry and the bed.
Well anyway, I'm still not sure.
Besides, I don't know Iman very well.
What if he doesn't suit me?
Kids nowadays are so picky.
Thinking about suitability.
Back in our days, we had to adapt,
like it or not.
-What's important is being obedient.
-True.
-Just be suitable on bed.
-That's it.
These universities offers special
admission programs without any test.
Some offer full scholarships.
For other requirements,
you must rank third at school.
Have achievements in arts,
sports, humanistic studies, or science.
The other requirement is...
Never been married before.
You're one of the eligible ones.
Yes, Ma'am.
Your drink, Miss.
Ma'am, isn't there any female worker here?
Women here are only assigned
at the office.
And most of them are not from here.
Only a few locals are accepted.
Please excuse me.
Yuni, why are you here?
Why did you propose to me?
You just can't wait to hear my reason?
Yes. Why do you want to marry me?
You'll find out later after we're married.
Right?
Have you ever been to Semarang?
I can't marry you.
I just can't marry you.
Yun.
Why?
Ti, I heard Yuni rejected the proposal.
Well, people have different tastes.
Maybe Yuni has high standards.
I feel sorry for her family.
Why did she say no to a better life?
-It's like she rejected a good fortune.
-True.
A girl should be glad being proposed,
without the hassle of dating.
It's a sin.
Proposing is a sign of a decent male.
I'm worried about the karma.
What if the next suitor is less decent?
She'll regret it.
Are you alright?
Fine, just some trouble with homework.
What's the assignment?
Literature. I have to pick a poem
by Sapardi Djoko Damono
and write a review.
He's some big poet. You wouldn't know.
I know him.
What?
I know him.
Have you read his book, Rain in June?
I have.
It's in the school library.
Will you help me?
With Mr. Damar's assignment?
Sure.
Thanks.
Excuse us.
-Careful.
-Sorry.
Welcome.
This is my beauty salon.
Sorry for the mess.
Sorry I'm late.
No worries.
-Please prepare the hair spa kit.
-Yes.
You're so pretty.
Where's your husband?
Husband?
You mean from yesterday?
That's not my husband.
I thought you were married.
I was once.
Really?
Yes, when I was in junior high.
Then, what happened?
It was fine, at first.
But then I miscarried several times.
The doctor said
it was because my womb was too young.
Not strong enough.
Well, I don't know.
Maybe my ex-husband was ashamed,
he couldn't get me pregnant.
After a while, he started beating me.
And I was traumatized.
Maybe because I was too young?
I didn't understand,
that marriage life could be so tough.
Then we got a divorce.
The strange thing was,
when I got divorced,
I was disowned by my family.
They said I was a liar.
Accusing my husband of beating me up.
They said I should've been grateful,
that he still accepted my condition.
They said I was spoiled,
that I should've held on as a wife.
So, that's it.
Now I'm living on my own.
But it's alright.
I'm happy doing things that I like.
Running this salon, wearing makeup,
taking pictures.
Dancing.
So cool.
Total freedom.
-Woman, where's my money?
-I haven't got any!
What? You said you'll pay me.
It's been two months. When will you pay?
Later. You talk too much for a male.
So what if I talk a lot?
You promised me last week. So pay up!
Alright, next week.
-When?
-Next week.
Mr. Damar.
Yun?
You hang out all the way here?
Are you alone?
No, I'm with a friend.
Are you alone?
I'm with my mother,
buying her merchandises.
-Mar?
-Mother.
This is my student,
the brightest in school.
-What's your name?
-Yuni, Ma'am.
How pretty.
Here you go, Ma'am.
-Help me carry these, Mar.
-Yes, Mother.
-Come Mar, it's getting late.
-Yes, Mother.
Yun, I'll be going now.
Come, Mar.
Yun, see you at school.
I'll be waiting for that poem review.
Don't forget.
Yes, Sir.
-Alright, I'm leaving.
-Bye.
What's with you and Bayu?
Always fighting.
Whatever.
I told you, dating is lame.
Just eat these dough balls.
Stop talking nonsense!
Yuni.
Yuni.
I just finished one.
Gosh, thanks a lot.
How convenient.
Yoga did your assignment for you?
Are you a celebrity with an assistant?
"Time is transient. We are eternal.
Picking up seconds by seconds,
arranging them like flowers.
Until one day we forget the purpose.
But time is transient, is it not?
You asked.
We are eternal."
Hey, serious tone doesn't suit you!
From my perspective,
the poem talks
about the immortality of men.
Undefeatable.
And time is finite.
That will one day be gone
or run out from this world.
Perhaps this poem tries to remind human
not to waste time
on unimportant matters.
That will only give temporary happiness.
And less useful in life.
Do you understand, Yun?
No.
Take it slow.
-May peace be upon you, Uncle.
-And upon you as well, Sarah.
Are you Yuni?
Dear God.
It has been a while. You've grown so much.
Let's take pictures, Yun.
Hurry. One, two...
I know, right? Sar, Take our pictures.
Stop taking pictures.
-Sar.
-Yeah?
-Uncle Dodi lives here?
-Yes.
How come you never take us here?
Actually our families aren't that close.
I don't know why. Don't ask too much.
My phone!
Hey, I heard Ade is pregnant.
Is it true?
I guess so.
She always wear a jacket at school.
Who knocked her up?
I have no idea.
Her ex said they broke up.
He heard a man proposed to her.
But she's been so quiet lately.
The word is, Ade was raped.
How horrible.
Tik, does having sex hurt?
Goodness, Yuni, why would you ask that?
Well, we know nothing about this stuff.
It hurts, Yun. So much.
Especially the first time.
But I just held it in.
Why didn't you say something
to your husband?
Well, I was embarrassed.
So embarrassed I just wanted to laugh.
I wanted to say it hurts,
but I was afraid he'd get angry.
So you
didn't have an orgasm?
Yuni!
If you keep talking like that, theyll
get you first for the virginity test.
Even now,
I don't know what an orgasm feels like.
They say, if you want to know
you can try
masturbating.
How do girls masturbate?
I thought only boys do it.
Girls can do that too.
But how?
Tell her, Nis.
HOW TO MASTURBATE FOR GIRLS
Prepaid internet, please.
Whichever's cheaper.
-Done?
-It's done.
Oh right, I haven't thanked you
for your help.
Sure.
Do you know this place?
Would you come with me there?
I've never been there.
I don't want to go alone.
-Yes.
-You would?
Cool. Pick me up later, will you?
Oh right, if possible
wear something that makes you
look mature, okay?
Suci!
Yuni!
-Are you alone?
-No, see?
You're not drinking?
Cheers!
-Are you alright?
-I'm alright.
Want me to get you some water?
Were you the one who asked me
if voice is a private part?
That's me.
Cigarette? Only one left.
Don't let people tell you
that you mustn't speak.
They don't know how it feels
to actually lose their voice.
One, two, three, four.
Five, six, seven, eight.
Two, three, four.
Five, six, seven, eight.
One, two, three, four.
Five, six, seven, eight.
Again. One...
"Behind the Sun.
Walking westward in the morning.
The sun followed me from behind.
I followed my stretched-out shadow
before me.
The sun and I didnt argue
about which one of us created the shadow.
The shadow and I didnt argue
about which of us must lead the way."
I really like this poem.
Because...
it talks about the cause
and effect in nature.
It's like there's harmony.
Smart, Yuni.
So what about you and Ahmad?
He hasn't come home yet?
You know how it is, Yun.
Ahmad said he's not comfortable
living with my mom.
Why not try living with your in-laws?
What about Iqbal?
My in-laws said they're busy people.
If I live there, I'll have to help them
take care of their big family.
Give me that.
You're taking too long.
So, how to deal with your situation, Tik?
I don't know.
Goodness, a virgin girl.
Chatting in front of the door.
You'll have trouble getting married.
It's nice and cool here.
May peace be upon you, Ma'am.
And upon you as well.
It's so messy.
Do you know where Yuni's house is?
Oh, that one?
By God's will, my wife already agreed.
By God's will.
What's this all about?
Here, Ma'am.
Here's my early bridal dowry payment.
25 million Rupiah.
I don't mean to offend you.
But I saw that Yuni
needs a new motorcycle.
You can buy her the latest model.
The rest can be used to
buy her a necklace.
This is just the start.
By God's will, if Yuni agrees to marry me
and on our wedding night,
she's still a virgin,
I will add another 25 million.
I apologize.
Dodi and Madam.
No matter what, Yuni must
ask his parents for permission.
Regarding this matter,
her parents will let you know
about their decision.
Yun, I'm sorry.
Yesterday I tried to stop him.
But I couldn't do anything.
I wanted to tell you, but...
Yun.
I heard you got another proposal, Yun?
Your family must be so thrilled.
No, not really.
Who is it this time?
Must be better than the last one.
Old people say
you shouldn't reject marriage proposals
more than twice.
It's bad luck.
Sorry, Yun. Just a reminder
from a fellow friend.
Isn't that Yuni?
What's on your mind?
A lot.
I bet you.
I got more on my mind.
How was your second proposal?
I don't know.
Obviously I won't accept it.
Who wants to be a second wife?
Moreover, of an old man.
But if I don't accept
they say it's a bad luck.
To reject marriage proposals
more than twice.
It'll be hard to get married.
And what makes me feel like
the biggest fool...
Why is it so hard for me
to talk about this to my mother, my father
my grandmother, my friends?
Because I know what they'll say.
"What's your dream in life?"
"What do you want?"
How do I know what I want?
But that doesn't mean
I want to have a bleak future.
Sorry you had to hear all that.
Yun.
"One day, my body will no longer exist.
But within the words of this poem,
I will never let you be alone.
One day, my voice will no longer be heard.
But within the words of this poem,
I will continue to watch over you.
One day, my dreams
will no longer be known.
But between this poem's letters,
I will tirelessly look for you."
Here, the author seems to be
doing anything to be immortal.
He writes prose and poetry
so he lives on in his work.
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His presence, even after his death.
Huh? Ade died?
This poem makes me think.
What kind of legacy will I leave
after I die?
Something that will
keep me alive.
Yun, any news from your parents?
Why are you here?
I could have dropped by your house.
I can't accept your proposal.
I apologize that my parents cant come.
They're still in Jakarta.
What's the problem, Yuni?
Is it not enough?
By God's will, I'll give you more.
How much more do you want?
I am not the right person
for you.
I'm no longer a virgin.
I couldn't say this at home.
I don't want to disappoint Grandma.
And I hope you won't tell anyone.
Especially my family.
Dear God, have mercy.
Thank you.
Yes, Dear.
I don't know.
I feel bad too.
But what can we do?
That girl refused.
It's alright, don't force her.
If you want the whole story,
I'll tell you what.
Just talk to Yuni.
Well, just let her be. She's still a kid.
Excuse me.
Hello, pretty girl.
Another purple one.
Yuni's favorite.
Whose phone is that?
Oh, it's mine.
Yeah?
Arif took me to that place
behind the mangrove.
Suddenly, some people came
and threatened us.
They accused Arif and I
of doing something there.
They approached me.
Demanding 500,000.
Or else they would call the police.
The problem was, Arif got upset.
He gave them 50,000.
He said, "Go on, take it.
If not, do whatever you want."
Those people were offended by Arif.
Now what should we do?
My family and Arif's are disgraced.
Those people were good
at lying to the police.
I think I'll
have to marry Arif.
Do you want to marry Arif?
It never crossed my mind, Yun.
And now it's not up to me anymore.
It still is, Sar. You just have to be
brave to make your own decision.
Yun, you know.
I can never be as brave as you.
Ms. Lilis, these students
shouldn't be encouraged with big dreams.
Especially scholarships.
You know how tough the competition is.
True, the school must be supportive.
But you have to understand our condition.
Our school still lacks many thing, Miss.
I know, Sir.
But if we can support the students,
then why not?
I keep trying to find a way
not to burden the school.
Yes, but please understand, Miss.
You have to consider their backgrounds.
Especially the girls.
Perhaps their parents would rather
marry them off,
than put them through school.
Well, that's a common dilemma
for us educators.
May peace be upon you.
Mr. Damar.
What is it, Sir?
Are your parents home?
They haven't returned yet.
They'll be here next week.
What is it, Sir?
Your grandmother?
She's inside.
Sir, if this is about the other day...
I apologize.
I didn't mean to walk in on you.
I won't tell anybody.
Yuni.
Nothing happened.
I don't understand
what you're talking about.
What exactly did you see?
Right?
You didn't see anything.
Because nothing happened.
Yuni will be graduating soon.
And she will be 17.
Old enough to get her ID.
So I hope my intention is not offending.
I would like to take Yuni's hand
in marriage.
I feel like we have so much in common.
I will support Yuni's dreams and wishes.
I know this isn't the right time.
Final exam is coming.
I'm asking you
to keep this proposal a secret.
I will support Yuni as much as I could
during her exams.
Especially Indonesian Literature.
Hey!
It's mine!
Sorry, just wanted to keep it safe.
Whatever's lying around, she steals them.
Well, purple is her favorite color.
The color of widows.
Hey, what are you doing?
What's the problem now?
-She started it, Ma'am!
-No, she did!
Norma insulted me!
Hey!
Again? Because of purple stuff?
It's not just about the color, Ma'am!
-Norma and...
-Enough.
Out, all of you.
I want to talk to Yuni alone.
Hey!
Yuni!
You have to focus, Yun.
If you want that scholarship,
you must focus.
Look at me!
It's not just about your grades.
But your behavior will affect your grades.
Yes, Ma'am. I didn't mean any of these.
I've prepared the documents,
I have been studying.
My grades are good.
-Physics, chemistry, biology,
-Yuni.
-music, arts...
-You have to calm down.
I just need a few more scores
for Indonesian literature.
I wanted to ask Mr. Damar
for more assignments.
But...
Yuni.
You can't blame others.
I know this isn't easy.
That's why a scholarship has
a lot of requirements.
Because they
also offer a lot of opportunities.
Deputy Regent Hajjah Rahma Sadikin, MA
lost the election.
The Ministry of Education and Culture
rejects Hajjah Rahma Sadikin's proposal
to hold virginity tests in schools...
-May peace be upon you.
-Yun?
Because education is the right
of every Indonesian citizen.
-Guaranteed by the constitution.
-My daughter.
Aside from that, the virginity test plan
was suspected
-to be prone to corruption.
-Are you well, Dear?
I've never heard of anyone
rejecting marriage proposals twice.
Don't blame your parents one day.
Because this is purely your decision.
-Some rice?
-Just a little.
Nobody knows
who our soulmate will be, Mother.
That's why.
If you're sure with your decision,
I'm fine with it.
I just need your help with my studies.
Convince me that it's the best choice.
Son, please help your mom.
Power outage?
What can I say, Yun?
I'm just an elementary school graduate.
All I know, a lot of college graduates
become unemployed.
Well, what's important for me
is that you're happy.
I will support you.
I want to buy.
Yoga.
Young people.
Break up, make up.
Better us, right?
Prepaid internet, please.
Done.
Yun.
What about Mr. Damar's proposal?
If you want,
you can leave with me anytime.
As long as you stay here,
things will not change for you.
You'll never get what you dream of.
So I should leave home?
Our hometown is about to change, anyway.
Now the factories are expanding.
The mountain is being dredged.
You've changed now.
I'm sorry.
I've been cruel to you.
I used to think
that I knew what I wanted to be.
But my assignment's done.
Just read it.
"I want to love you simply.
With words unspoken by the wood
to the fire that turned it onto ashes.
I want to love you simply.
With gestures unconveyed by the cloud
to the rain that turned it
into nothingness."
Please, Yun.
Please marry me.
It's the best way for my life.
I want to make my mother happy.
Are you sure?
Yes.
The best student in first grade.
Yoga Apriyatna.
Next, the best student in second grade.
Goes to Sumiyati.
Lastly, the best student in third grade.
Adam Nurachman.
I congratulate you,
I hope you can improve your efforts.
Next, Ms. Lilis has
an important announcement.
-May peace be upon you.
-And upon you as well.
I have something to say to you.
Today will be my last day
of teaching here.
Because I will be pursuing my studies.
I'd like to thank all teachers here.
And all students who have been
supporting me to serve in this school.
What is it, Yun?
One day I will no longer be here.
But honestly I still hope that you'd stay.
I'm sure you can lead these kids
to a better life.
Yuni.
All my live
people have come to me
and said that same line.
"I can give you a better life."
That too was my reason
of becoming a teacher.
I want to lead these children
to a better life.
But I also realized.
To do that,
I myself must have a better life.
Well...
I want
to add to my value.
A better life.
Where did Suci go?
Jakarta.
Trying to find another job.
Besides, this boarding house
will be demolished soon.
Why didn't you come with her?
I have to stay here.
To take care of my mother.
I look familiar, don't I?
I still remember.
When you were little,
you used to have lunch at my house.
You played with my toys.
Asih?
Ms. Kokom's daughter?
-You used to...
-Wear hijab?
A successful migrant worker in Hong Kong?
They say you shouldn't
clip your nails at night.
It will shorten your life.
Gosh, a future bride.
Oh, Father.
Well, you are.
Father.
I want to ask you something.
-Can I?
-What?
Will you still consider me your daughter?
If, let's say I
like women?
What do you call it?
A lesbian.
Dear God, have mercy.
-Are you?
-Just an example, Father.
Oh you, asking weird questions.
Just like that Kayla.
My boss' daughter.
What do you mean?
It reminds me.
A few years ago,
when I was driving Kayla and his dad,
Kayla asked,
"What would you say if I like girls?"
What did Mr. Rio said?
Well, he was shocked at first.
He stayed in silence for a while.
Then he said this.
"One thing for sure,
your life will be difficult."
That's what he said.
True.
Her life will be difficult.
Look at your nails.
Ugh, a girl with dirty nails.
Give me your hand.
So dirty.
But, Yun...
Now that I think of it...
Is there any life that isn't difficult?
Right?
Everybody has their own hardship.
It's common.
What if I change my question?
Let's say...
I do something
that ruins my life.
Will you still consider me your daughter?
Yun.
God gave me a chance
to become your parent, just once.
I will try my best
to ease your life's burdens.
Not the opposite.
Even if...
My life is short...
I will spend it to stand by your side.
When you become a wife,
you have to be good.
Good in bed.
Good in the kitchen.
And good at wearing make up.
Yun?
Heavy rain during summertime?
Let's hope it's a sign of great blessings.
Amen.
-Ladies, let's get ready.
-Let's start the ceremony.
"None is stronger than the rain in June.
It keeps its drizzles of longing
to the flowery tree.
None is wiser than the rain in June.
It erases its traces,
hesitant on that path.
None is more sensible
than the rain in June.
It left the unspoken
be absorbed by the trees roots."
In the darkness of night
I stand against the loneliness
Here on this shore
Lay buried millions of memories
Crashed by the waves
Hidden beneath the rocks
Impossible to relive
White pale face
With a wounded heart
Your eyes tell stories
Of tainted romances
That erased all imaginations
Obliterated a single hope
Where else should I seek
You put down your burden for a while
You planted a seed of love
It was just an emotion
I fly high above
Along with my dreams
Fast asleep in the ocean of emotion
As I awake
You're gone and away
Leaving me with endless dreams
Praise be to God, we have
our deputy regent here with us today.
Madam Hajjah Rahma Sadikin MA
who will convey her appeal to you.
To Mrs. Hajjah Rahma.
I welcome you to come up front.
May peace and God's blessing be upon you.
And upon you as well.
As your friend Adam
from the school's Islamic Club aptly put
we are currently working on
a counseling module.
And soon we will organize
a mandatory virginity test
for all female students.
There, there. No need make a fuss.
We all know that everyone here
is a religious person.
We also would like to thank
Deputy Regent Hajjah Rahma Sadikin MA
for spending her time to
come to our school.
May peace and God's blessing be upon you.
And upon you as well.
There's Yuni, Ma'am.
Yuni!
Yuni!
Yuni.
The whole school knows.
When something purple goes missing,
you must've stolen it.
Aren't you tired of
getting sent to my office?
Over silly things like purple hairbands,
erasers, pencils.
Unfortunately, your parents
work in Jakarta.
I'll have to think twice
before inviting them here.
I'd like to talk to them
about this purple obsession of yours.
When will they be in town?
I don't know, Ma'am.
Well, when they're in town,
please let me know.
I'd like to talk with them.
Including about your plans for college.
And how about the tuition fee?
I'll let you know about the fee.
Just give it a try.
Trust me.
You just need to overcome
your purple obsession.
Yes, Ma'am, I'll think about it.
Oh right, Yun.
The special admission
for new student registration
usually will be closed in June. Alright?
Yun, just a moment.
I want to ask
about your poetry assignment.
Have you got the materials?
Which poet?
Not yet, Mr. Damar.
Poems give me headaches.
Too many big words.
Don't you have any poem
with numbers and formulas?
It's a shame if you get small score
for Indonesian subject.
You're the smartest student in school.
Do you want poems with easier words?
RAIN IN JUNE
Here.
Try this.
I'm sure you can do it.
You disband us without tolerance?
We will take this to the Principal.
This decision is final by the Principal.
Yuni, wait.
Yuni, wait.
What are you guys doing?
Islamic Club said band and music will be
excluded from school activities this year.
Huh? But why?
They said voice is also our private part.
Huh? Says who?
Says the Islamic Club kids.
How should we know?
They're evaluating it right now.
So all activities irrelevant to
Islamic values will be canceled.
How troublesome.
Who wants to practice our moves?
Ready?
Who wants to spar with her?
Anyone?
Yoga? Step forward.
-Hurry up and go there.
-Hurry.
Fine. Agung, you go.
Ma'am, my daughter Rohidah told me.
-Told you what?
-She said at school
there will be a virginity test.
-It's true.
-But why?
Because many female students
got pregnant outside marriage.
Back in our days, there was no such test.
All was good.
This is a different era, Ma'am.
A lot of kids nowadays
affected by their cell phones,
the internet.
They want to be like those city kids.
Hello.
-Big sis.
-How troublesome.
Not too hard, Ma'am.
Yun, are you graduating soon?
Yes, just a bit more.
Are you continuing to college or not?
I don't know. I'm still thinking about it.
I'd like to.
Yes, you should continue.
By God's will.
-Ms. Kokom.
-Yes, Yun.
Just a moment, okay?
-What are you buying, Yun?
-The purple detergent.
-Detergent.
-That's why, when a girl has a boyfriend,
don't wait too long.
Just marry her off.
If anything happens
like unwanted pregnancy,
we'll be embarrassed.
If a man proposes,
that would be a blessing, Ma'am.
Dear God, have mercy, Grandma!
You're surprising me.
What do you mean I surprise you?
I just finished my prayer.
Why are you walking around
in your prayer gown? You're scaring me.
I'm in my own house, not walking around.
And you call my prayer gown scary.
That's sinful.
Yes, what is it, Grandma?
Do the laundry.
People say
Girls like boys
Boys like girls, girls like boys
They're all the same
-Yun.
-Yes?
Next time, don't go out too much.
Go home early, don't be late.
It's a bad luck.
Doing the laundry,
hanging clothes at night.
Evil spirits might possess your shirts.
The neighbors can hear you, Grandma.
Girls like boys
Boys like girls
Girls like boys
They're all the same
Yun.
Yes, Grandma.
Before doing the laundry,
deliver some steamed cakes
to Uncle Tardi's house.
It's next to the rice cooker.
His relative came over,
to work at the factory.
Girls like boys, boys like girls
They're all the same
May peace be upon you.
Aunt Amnah, food delivery.
And upon you as well.
They're not home.
They'll be back soon.
I'm delivering this.
Thank you.
Who's this from, again?
My grandmother.
Alright, excuse me.
Yun.
What about your teacher, Ms. Lis
that you contacted through WA?
Yes, Ms. Lis asked me
if I want to continue to college or not.
She asked me to discuss it
with you and Father.
Is that so?
Do you want to continue to college?
Well, I do.
Regarding my grades,
my best subject is physics.
Or music.
I'm still not sure.
Because...
If I don't go to college,
what should I do?
You can work at the factory.
Or teach at Mrs. Ida's preschool.
Hmm, other than that?
Anyway, Yun, your father and I won't agree
if you become a migrant worker like Asih.
Don't be a servant, Yun.
It's enough that your father and I
became ones.
What about Father's opinion?
Your father wants you to go to college.
Become an employee.
Employee at where?
I wonder.
I'll discuss it with your father
when he returns to our boarding house.
If you want to be a singer, do you
really need to go to a music school?
Just discuss it with Father.
Yes, I'll talk to him.
-Sir.
-Hello, girls.
Rujak.
Many people come here these days.
Back then, people only come to fish.
But people who date
usually look for quiet places.
Like you?
Talk to yourself!
I go on a date in crowded places.
All you can do is stare at each other.
What do couples do dating in quiet places?
Watching trees.
Watching leaves falling.
Feeling the cool breeze.
And looking at the hairy stuff,
imagining Nicholas Saputra.
Gotcha!
Looks like someone we know.
Maesaroh!
Call her Sarah! She'll yell at you.
-Wink, wink!
-Most romantic couple in Southern Sea.
-Always dating.
-Always clinging.
I'll smack you.
-Bye, Honey.
-This Maesaroh.
We've been trying to contact you.
Turns out you're out on a date.
Call me Maesaroh one more time
and I'll send your embarrassing
sleeping picture to your crush Adit.
Have mercy, Sar.
Here, you can have it.
Why didn't you just tell him
that you don't like chocolate?
It's alright, Yun. Let him feel happy.
Give me your homework, I need to copy.
Ah, you can ask Sarah.
About what couples do.
Well, taking pictures for my Instagram.
Teach Yuni how to get a guy, Sar.
Get her nose out of the books.
I can get a guy.
I just don't want to.
Listen, Yun.
You have to find a handsome guy
who wakes up early, makes his own bed,
works hard, exercises, doesn't drink.
And goes to bed by 9 PM.
Yuni wants someone like Mr. Damar.
Goodness, Yuni.
Do you really like Mr. Damar?
Watch your mouth.
I don't like him. I just admire him.
Admire?
Yun, check out Mr. Damar's Instagram.
Let me see.
Wink, wink!
He has another short story
published in the newspaper.
Admire?
Don't stare too much, Yun.
Our grandfathers were fishermen.
Why can't kids nowadays
even use fishing rods?
Nobody goes out to the sea anymore.
Hey, Yoga.
Quit staring.
Go to her. What's with you?
Another round of applause
for Barokah Band!
Sorry, I'm out of voice.
For the next song, I'm sure you all know.
The song is Tua-tua Keladi.
Anyone wants to sing?
Don't be shy, kids.
Who wants to sing? Yes?
Give applause for the pretty girl
in denim jacket.
But voice is not a private part, right?
His words are exorbitant
Smiling mysteriously
His eyes scare
All the teenage girls
They say men are always like that
He said that I'm pretty
He also said that I'm attractive
He said that my body is sexy
Making my heart beats faster
They say men are always like that
Especially those
Who still like teenage girls
You forget your offspring
Just for fun
You even cast away your pride
There are only seductions
Claiming to be a bachelor...
Excuse me.
Excuse me, Miss.
I want to buy a drink.
-Just a moment.
-Yeah.
Which one?
The grape one.
-How much?
-2,000 Rupiah.
-Thanks.
-Yeah.
Where do you live?
Not too far. Just around the corner.
So you're from here.
Want me to make you over sometime?
For my Instagram feed.
Gosh, I don't really wear makeup.
Hold on a sec.
It's alright if you can't wear makeup.
Here, check out my IG.
Follow me, okay?
Done.
Yuni, wasn't it? Call me Suci.
Suci Cute.
I'll send you a DM, alright?
I rent a room near here.
If you have time, come and visit.
-Alright?
-Okay.
Yes, Sar?
Yun, let's go see Tika and her baby.
Does he breastfeed a lot?
I just gave him formula milk.
I'm not producing much breast milk.
He's so small.
I'm still scared to give him a bath.
-How come you didn't name him Ariel?
-Fan him.
Why didn't you name him Ariel?
My husband hated the name.
Reminds him of
the neighbor I had a crush on.
Where's Iqbal's dad anyway?
At his mom's house.
He said he hasn't had enough sleep
since Iqbal was born.
It was only one night.
I mean, what about me?
Let's take pictures.
My pillow.
Low battery. Use your phone.
-More?
-I'm good.
Still hurts?
Iqbal's a big baby.
He practically ripped me open.
This morning, the stitches came off.
The midwife had to come over to fix it.
-It hurts!
-Cut it out.
Let's take pictures.
Let's take pictures.
Your sisters and their children
they all live here now, Tik?
Yes.
Their husbands?
Hey, are we taking pictures?
Come.
So I'm taking the pictures?
Why do you have to sit so far away?
Watch out, what's that behind you?
A girl shouldn't go out too far.
Moreover coming home late at night.
You should've stayed home, helping me.
I'm helping you right now.
Yes, sweeping the floor at night.
It's a bad luck sweeping at night.
You're sweeping away your fortune.
Of course not, Grandma. By God's will,
sweeping won't get rid of our fortune.
I think it's true.
Ade's pregnant.
Don't look at her all at once!
WHAT'S SO ATTRACTIVE ABOUT HIM?
HE'S MATURE, NOT OLD
HE WAS WEARING TRACK PANTS YESTERDAY.
NICE SHOULDERS, SO HUGGABLE
CUTE BUTT TOO!
Cute?
One, two, three.
What's wrong with this thing?
Wait, wait.
It's on, Yun!
Alright, I'll tell her parents.
I can't give you an answer now.
-May peace be upon you.
-And upon you as well.
Yun, this is Iman.
Uncle Tardi's relative.
From Semarang.
He said you two have met before.
These are his parents from Semarang.
We all had lunch, except you.
Go eat first.
Iman's parents will return
tomorrow morning.
If you accept this proposal,
we will discuss this further.
We'll take our leave.
Thank you.
In this matter, Muslimin Anwari SH
and Rahma Sadikin...
Ms. Kokom, I need to
buy soy sauce and soap.
Yun, why are you here?
I usually shop here, Ma'am.
I know, but didn't you get proposed today?
That was Iman, Uncle Tardi's nephew.
He was a foreman in Semarang.
He's moving here now.
You're so lucky.
Just a second, Yun.
These are for your grandma, free.
Congratulations, Yun.
I hope you get married soon.
Yes, Dear?
Have you heard?
Uncle Tardi's relative, Iman proposed me.
How did you know?
Grandma asked me to go to
Ms. Kokom's store, and she told me.
Goodness. Do you know the person?
Your boyfriend?
You know I don't have a boyfriend.
Well, who knows you lied to me
about not having a boyfriend.
So you don't know the person?
I just met him yesterday.
When I delivered some cakes to his house.
How could this happened?
Then what?
You don't want to get married?
I haven't thought about getting married.
Or even about dating.
What are your plans?
Well, I don't know, Mother.
I still want to try so many things.
I'm about to graduate high school.
And I think I want to continue to college.
But you still don't know
which major to take.
What do you and Father think?
Do you want me to get married?
Well, I never thought that
you'd be proposed this soon.
I just want the best for you.
Your father also wants you
to continue your study.
Alright. Then what should I do, Mother?
Think about what's best for you, alright?
I didn't know how to explain it to you.
My granddaughter is all grown up.
Ready to get married.
Uncle Tardi is a good man.
If you get married,
it would be nice to be in-laws with him.
Do you want me to accept Iman's proposal?
Marriage is a blessing.
We shouldn't refuse a blessing, right?
You're late.
-Late for what?
-She's taken by someone else.
-Who?
-Ms. Uyun.
Honey!
Sorry, Honey.
Can't keep his mouth shut!
Yun, I'm sorry.
Ga, Yuni's coming.
I want to buy.
There, a girl.
Go serve her.
Didn't you hear me?
Bro.
Excuse me.
Go on and see her.
Prepaid internet voucher, please.
How about a phone credit top up instead?
They're having a promo.
So it's cheaper.
Really? Okay then.
Write down your phone number here.
Yun.
Yun.
Is it true?
That you're getting married?
What do you think?
No.
It's not true.
I'm going.
What's with that grin?
Pay up the 3,000 price difference.
Giving a discount just like that.
People say
Boys like girls
Boys like girls, girls like boys
Asih called me the other day.
Telling me that she sent me some money.
Praise be to God,
that girl has always been kind.
Always thinking about her mother at home.
I keep thinking about her.
Asih lives far away.
She's still in Hong Kong, right?
She is.
Praise be to God, her employer is kind.
Amen. Look at her picture.
So pretty.
-Take a look.
-She looks different.
So stylish.
She's truly pretty.
-It's good too.
-Yes, thankfully she...
Yes, thankfully she's healthy.
All is well.
In fact, she's not a maid anymore.
She has her own business now.
That's why she's so busy.
You're amazing, Ms. Kokom,
always fortunate.
Don't forget to share.
-Treat us some meatballs and shumais.
-Relax, I will.
Yun, how was the proposal?
Did you accept it?
Iman works at the factory now.
That's incredible, Yun.
It's hard to get accepted there.
Yes, Ma'am. I'm still thinking about it.
I don't know,
I think I want to continue to college.
What do you expect with higher education?
For women, it's the kitchen,
the laundry and the bed.
Well anyway, I'm still not sure.
Besides, I don't know Iman very well.
What if he doesn't suit me?
Kids nowadays are so picky.
Thinking about suitability.
Back in our days, we had to adapt,
like it or not.
-What's important is being obedient.
-True.
-Just be suitable on bed.
-That's it.
These universities offers special
admission programs without any test.
Some offer full scholarships.
For other requirements,
you must rank third at school.
Have achievements in arts,
sports, humanistic studies, or science.
The other requirement is...
Never been married before.
You're one of the eligible ones.
Yes, Ma'am.
Your drink, Miss.
Ma'am, isn't there any female worker here?
Women here are only assigned
at the office.
And most of them are not from here.
Only a few locals are accepted.
Please excuse me.
Yuni, why are you here?
Why did you propose to me?
You just can't wait to hear my reason?
Yes. Why do you want to marry me?
You'll find out later after we're married.
Right?
Have you ever been to Semarang?
I can't marry you.
I just can't marry you.
Yun.
Why?
Ti, I heard Yuni rejected the proposal.
Well, people have different tastes.
Maybe Yuni has high standards.
I feel sorry for her family.
Why did she say no to a better life?
-It's like she rejected a good fortune.
-True.
A girl should be glad being proposed,
without the hassle of dating.
It's a sin.
Proposing is a sign of a decent male.
I'm worried about the karma.
What if the next suitor is less decent?
She'll regret it.
Are you alright?
Fine, just some trouble with homework.
What's the assignment?
Literature. I have to pick a poem
by Sapardi Djoko Damono
and write a review.
He's some big poet. You wouldn't know.
I know him.
What?
I know him.
Have you read his book, Rain in June?
I have.
It's in the school library.
Will you help me?
With Mr. Damar's assignment?
Sure.
Thanks.
Excuse us.
-Careful.
-Sorry.
Welcome.
This is my beauty salon.
Sorry for the mess.
Sorry I'm late.
No worries.
-Please prepare the hair spa kit.
-Yes.
You're so pretty.
Where's your husband?
Husband?
You mean from yesterday?
That's not my husband.
I thought you were married.
I was once.
Really?
Yes, when I was in junior high.
Then, what happened?
It was fine, at first.
But then I miscarried several times.
The doctor said
it was because my womb was too young.
Not strong enough.
Well, I don't know.
Maybe my ex-husband was ashamed,
he couldn't get me pregnant.
After a while, he started beating me.
And I was traumatized.
Maybe because I was too young?
I didn't understand,
that marriage life could be so tough.
Then we got a divorce.
The strange thing was,
when I got divorced,
I was disowned by my family.
They said I was a liar.
Accusing my husband of beating me up.
They said I should've been grateful,
that he still accepted my condition.
They said I was spoiled,
that I should've held on as a wife.
So, that's it.
Now I'm living on my own.
But it's alright.
I'm happy doing things that I like.
Running this salon, wearing makeup,
taking pictures.
Dancing.
So cool.
Total freedom.
-Woman, where's my money?
-I haven't got any!
What? You said you'll pay me.
It's been two months. When will you pay?
Later. You talk too much for a male.
So what if I talk a lot?
You promised me last week. So pay up!
Alright, next week.
-When?
-Next week.
Mr. Damar.
Yun?
You hang out all the way here?
Are you alone?
No, I'm with a friend.
Are you alone?
I'm with my mother,
buying her merchandises.
-Mar?
-Mother.
This is my student,
the brightest in school.
-What's your name?
-Yuni, Ma'am.
How pretty.
Here you go, Ma'am.
-Help me carry these, Mar.
-Yes, Mother.
-Come Mar, it's getting late.
-Yes, Mother.
Yun, I'll be going now.
Come, Mar.
Yun, see you at school.
I'll be waiting for that poem review.
Don't forget.
Yes, Sir.
-Alright, I'm leaving.
-Bye.
What's with you and Bayu?
Always fighting.
Whatever.
I told you, dating is lame.
Just eat these dough balls.
Stop talking nonsense!
Yuni.
Yuni.
I just finished one.
Gosh, thanks a lot.
How convenient.
Yoga did your assignment for you?
Are you a celebrity with an assistant?
"Time is transient. We are eternal.
Picking up seconds by seconds,
arranging them like flowers.
Until one day we forget the purpose.
But time is transient, is it not?
You asked.
We are eternal."
Hey, serious tone doesn't suit you!
From my perspective,
the poem talks
about the immortality of men.
Undefeatable.
And time is finite.
That will one day be gone
or run out from this world.
Perhaps this poem tries to remind human
not to waste time
on unimportant matters.
That will only give temporary happiness.
And less useful in life.
Do you understand, Yun?
No.
Take it slow.
-May peace be upon you, Uncle.
-And upon you as well, Sarah.
Are you Yuni?
Dear God.
It has been a while. You've grown so much.
Let's take pictures, Yun.
Hurry. One, two...
I know, right? Sar, Take our pictures.
Stop taking pictures.
-Sar.
-Yeah?
-Uncle Dodi lives here?
-Yes.
How come you never take us here?
Actually our families aren't that close.
I don't know why. Don't ask too much.
My phone!
Hey, I heard Ade is pregnant.
Is it true?
I guess so.
She always wear a jacket at school.
Who knocked her up?
I have no idea.
Her ex said they broke up.
He heard a man proposed to her.
But she's been so quiet lately.
The word is, Ade was raped.
How horrible.
Tik, does having sex hurt?
Goodness, Yuni, why would you ask that?
Well, we know nothing about this stuff.
It hurts, Yun. So much.
Especially the first time.
But I just held it in.
Why didn't you say something
to your husband?
Well, I was embarrassed.
So embarrassed I just wanted to laugh.
I wanted to say it hurts,
but I was afraid he'd get angry.
So you
didn't have an orgasm?
Yuni!
If you keep talking like that, theyll
get you first for the virginity test.
Even now,
I don't know what an orgasm feels like.
They say, if you want to know
you can try
masturbating.
How do girls masturbate?
I thought only boys do it.
Girls can do that too.
But how?
Tell her, Nis.
HOW TO MASTURBATE FOR GIRLS
Prepaid internet, please.
Whichever's cheaper.
-Done?
-It's done.
Oh right, I haven't thanked you
for your help.
Sure.
Do you know this place?
Would you come with me there?
I've never been there.
I don't want to go alone.
-Yes.
-You would?
Cool. Pick me up later, will you?
Oh right, if possible
wear something that makes you
look mature, okay?
Suci!
Yuni!
-Are you alone?
-No, see?
You're not drinking?
Cheers!
-Are you alright?
-I'm alright.
Want me to get you some water?
Were you the one who asked me
if voice is a private part?
That's me.
Cigarette? Only one left.
Don't let people tell you
that you mustn't speak.
They don't know how it feels
to actually lose their voice.
One, two, three, four.
Five, six, seven, eight.
Two, three, four.
Five, six, seven, eight.
One, two, three, four.
Five, six, seven, eight.
Again. One...
"Behind the Sun.
Walking westward in the morning.
The sun followed me from behind.
I followed my stretched-out shadow
before me.
The sun and I didnt argue
about which one of us created the shadow.
The shadow and I didnt argue
about which of us must lead the way."
I really like this poem.
Because...
it talks about the cause
and effect in nature.
It's like there's harmony.
Smart, Yuni.
So what about you and Ahmad?
He hasn't come home yet?
You know how it is, Yun.
Ahmad said he's not comfortable
living with my mom.
Why not try living with your in-laws?
What about Iqbal?
My in-laws said they're busy people.
If I live there, I'll have to help them
take care of their big family.
Give me that.
You're taking too long.
So, how to deal with your situation, Tik?
I don't know.
Goodness, a virgin girl.
Chatting in front of the door.
You'll have trouble getting married.
It's nice and cool here.
May peace be upon you, Ma'am.
And upon you as well.
It's so messy.
Do you know where Yuni's house is?
Oh, that one?
By God's will, my wife already agreed.
By God's will.
What's this all about?
Here, Ma'am.
Here's my early bridal dowry payment.
25 million Rupiah.
I don't mean to offend you.
But I saw that Yuni
needs a new motorcycle.
You can buy her the latest model.
The rest can be used to
buy her a necklace.
This is just the start.
By God's will, if Yuni agrees to marry me
and on our wedding night,
she's still a virgin,
I will add another 25 million.
I apologize.
Dodi and Madam.
No matter what, Yuni must
ask his parents for permission.
Regarding this matter,
her parents will let you know
about their decision.
Yun, I'm sorry.
Yesterday I tried to stop him.
But I couldn't do anything.
I wanted to tell you, but...
Yun.
I heard you got another proposal, Yun?
Your family must be so thrilled.
No, not really.
Who is it this time?
Must be better than the last one.
Old people say
you shouldn't reject marriage proposals
more than twice.
It's bad luck.
Sorry, Yun. Just a reminder
from a fellow friend.
Isn't that Yuni?
What's on your mind?
A lot.
I bet you.
I got more on my mind.
How was your second proposal?
I don't know.
Obviously I won't accept it.
Who wants to be a second wife?
Moreover, of an old man.
But if I don't accept
they say it's a bad luck.
To reject marriage proposals
more than twice.
It'll be hard to get married.
And what makes me feel like
the biggest fool...
Why is it so hard for me
to talk about this to my mother, my father
my grandmother, my friends?
Because I know what they'll say.
"What's your dream in life?"
"What do you want?"
How do I know what I want?
But that doesn't mean
I want to have a bleak future.
Sorry you had to hear all that.
Yun.
"One day, my body will no longer exist.
But within the words of this poem,
I will never let you be alone.
One day, my voice will no longer be heard.
But within the words of this poem,
I will continue to watch over you.
One day, my dreams
will no longer be known.
But between this poem's letters,
I will tirelessly look for you."
Here, the author seems to be
doing anything to be immortal.
He writes prose and poetry
so he lives on in his work.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRL GOT HIBY A TRUCK ON HER WAY HOME
SURPRISINGLY, SHE WAS PREGNANSo everyone who admires him will feel...
Check the group!
His presence, even after his death.
Huh? Ade died?
This poem makes me think.
What kind of legacy will I leave
after I die?
Something that will
keep me alive.
Yun, any news from your parents?
Why are you here?
I could have dropped by your house.
I can't accept your proposal.
I apologize that my parents cant come.
They're still in Jakarta.
What's the problem, Yuni?
Is it not enough?
By God's will, I'll give you more.
How much more do you want?
I am not the right person
for you.
I'm no longer a virgin.
I couldn't say this at home.
I don't want to disappoint Grandma.
And I hope you won't tell anyone.
Especially my family.
Dear God, have mercy.
Thank you.
Yes, Dear.
I don't know.
I feel bad too.
But what can we do?
That girl refused.
It's alright, don't force her.
If you want the whole story,
I'll tell you what.
Just talk to Yuni.
Well, just let her be. She's still a kid.
Excuse me.
Hello, pretty girl.
Another purple one.
Yuni's favorite.
Whose phone is that?
Oh, it's mine.
Yeah?
Arif took me to that place
behind the mangrove.
Suddenly, some people came
and threatened us.
They accused Arif and I
of doing something there.
They approached me.
Demanding 500,000.
Or else they would call the police.
The problem was, Arif got upset.
He gave them 50,000.
He said, "Go on, take it.
If not, do whatever you want."
Those people were offended by Arif.
Now what should we do?
My family and Arif's are disgraced.
Those people were good
at lying to the police.
I think I'll
have to marry Arif.
Do you want to marry Arif?
It never crossed my mind, Yun.
And now it's not up to me anymore.
It still is, Sar. You just have to be
brave to make your own decision.
Yun, you know.
I can never be as brave as you.
Ms. Lilis, these students
shouldn't be encouraged with big dreams.
Especially scholarships.
You know how tough the competition is.
True, the school must be supportive.
But you have to understand our condition.
Our school still lacks many thing, Miss.
I know, Sir.
But if we can support the students,
then why not?
I keep trying to find a way
not to burden the school.
Yes, but please understand, Miss.
You have to consider their backgrounds.
Especially the girls.
Perhaps their parents would rather
marry them off,
than put them through school.
Well, that's a common dilemma
for us educators.
May peace be upon you.
Mr. Damar.
What is it, Sir?
Are your parents home?
They haven't returned yet.
They'll be here next week.
What is it, Sir?
Your grandmother?
She's inside.
Sir, if this is about the other day...
I apologize.
I didn't mean to walk in on you.
I won't tell anybody.
Yuni.
Nothing happened.
I don't understand
what you're talking about.
What exactly did you see?
Right?
You didn't see anything.
Because nothing happened.
Yuni will be graduating soon.
And she will be 17.
Old enough to get her ID.
So I hope my intention is not offending.
I would like to take Yuni's hand
in marriage.
I feel like we have so much in common.
I will support Yuni's dreams and wishes.
I know this isn't the right time.
Final exam is coming.
I'm asking you
to keep this proposal a secret.
I will support Yuni as much as I could
during her exams.
Especially Indonesian Literature.
Hey!
It's mine!
Sorry, just wanted to keep it safe.
Whatever's lying around, she steals them.
Well, purple is her favorite color.
The color of widows.
Hey, what are you doing?
What's the problem now?
-She started it, Ma'am!
-No, she did!
Norma insulted me!
Hey!
Again? Because of purple stuff?
It's not just about the color, Ma'am!
-Norma and...
-Enough.
Out, all of you.
I want to talk to Yuni alone.
Hey!
Yuni!
You have to focus, Yun.
If you want that scholarship,
you must focus.
Look at me!
It's not just about your grades.
But your behavior will affect your grades.
Yes, Ma'am. I didn't mean any of these.
I've prepared the documents,
I have been studying.
My grades are good.
-Physics, chemistry, biology,
-Yuni.
-music, arts...
-You have to calm down.
I just need a few more scores
for Indonesian literature.
I wanted to ask Mr. Damar
for more assignments.
But...
Yuni.
You can't blame others.
I know this isn't easy.
That's why a scholarship has
a lot of requirements.
Because they
also offer a lot of opportunities.
Deputy Regent Hajjah Rahma Sadikin, MA
lost the election.
The Ministry of Education and Culture
rejects Hajjah Rahma Sadikin's proposal
to hold virginity tests in schools...
-May peace be upon you.
-Yun?
Because education is the right
of every Indonesian citizen.
-Guaranteed by the constitution.
-My daughter.
Aside from that, the virginity test plan
was suspected
-to be prone to corruption.
-Are you well, Dear?
I've never heard of anyone
rejecting marriage proposals twice.
Don't blame your parents one day.
Because this is purely your decision.
-Some rice?
-Just a little.
Nobody knows
who our soulmate will be, Mother.
That's why.
If you're sure with your decision,
I'm fine with it.
I just need your help with my studies.
Convince me that it's the best choice.
Son, please help your mom.
Power outage?
What can I say, Yun?
I'm just an elementary school graduate.
All I know, a lot of college graduates
become unemployed.
Well, what's important for me
is that you're happy.
I will support you.
I want to buy.
Yoga.
Young people.
Break up, make up.
Better us, right?
Prepaid internet, please.
Done.
Yun.
What about Mr. Damar's proposal?
If you want,
you can leave with me anytime.
As long as you stay here,
things will not change for you.
You'll never get what you dream of.
So I should leave home?
Our hometown is about to change, anyway.
Now the factories are expanding.
The mountain is being dredged.
You've changed now.
I'm sorry.
I've been cruel to you.
I used to think
that I knew what I wanted to be.
But my assignment's done.
Just read it.
"I want to love you simply.
With words unspoken by the wood
to the fire that turned it onto ashes.
I want to love you simply.
With gestures unconveyed by the cloud
to the rain that turned it
into nothingness."
Please, Yun.
Please marry me.
It's the best way for my life.
I want to make my mother happy.
Are you sure?
Yes.
The best student in first grade.
Yoga Apriyatna.
Next, the best student in second grade.
Goes to Sumiyati.
Lastly, the best student in third grade.
Adam Nurachman.
I congratulate you,
I hope you can improve your efforts.
Next, Ms. Lilis has
an important announcement.
-May peace be upon you.
-And upon you as well.
I have something to say to you.
Today will be my last day
of teaching here.
Because I will be pursuing my studies.
I'd like to thank all teachers here.
And all students who have been
supporting me to serve in this school.
What is it, Yun?
One day I will no longer be here.
But honestly I still hope that you'd stay.
I'm sure you can lead these kids
to a better life.
Yuni.
All my live
people have come to me
and said that same line.
"I can give you a better life."
That too was my reason
of becoming a teacher.
I want to lead these children
to a better life.
But I also realized.
To do that,
I myself must have a better life.
Well...
I want
to add to my value.
A better life.
Where did Suci go?
Jakarta.
Trying to find another job.
Besides, this boarding house
will be demolished soon.
Why didn't you come with her?
I have to stay here.
To take care of my mother.
I look familiar, don't I?
I still remember.
When you were little,
you used to have lunch at my house.
You played with my toys.
Asih?
Ms. Kokom's daughter?
-You used to...
-Wear hijab?
A successful migrant worker in Hong Kong?
They say you shouldn't
clip your nails at night.
It will shorten your life.
Gosh, a future bride.
Oh, Father.
Well, you are.
Father.
I want to ask you something.
-Can I?
-What?
Will you still consider me your daughter?
If, let's say I
like women?
What do you call it?
A lesbian.
Dear God, have mercy.
-Are you?
-Just an example, Father.
Oh you, asking weird questions.
Just like that Kayla.
My boss' daughter.
What do you mean?
It reminds me.
A few years ago,
when I was driving Kayla and his dad,
Kayla asked,
"What would you say if I like girls?"
What did Mr. Rio said?
Well, he was shocked at first.
He stayed in silence for a while.
Then he said this.
"One thing for sure,
your life will be difficult."
That's what he said.
True.
Her life will be difficult.
Look at your nails.
Ugh, a girl with dirty nails.
Give me your hand.
So dirty.
But, Yun...
Now that I think of it...
Is there any life that isn't difficult?
Right?
Everybody has their own hardship.
It's common.
What if I change my question?
Let's say...
I do something
that ruins my life.
Will you still consider me your daughter?
Yun.
God gave me a chance
to become your parent, just once.
I will try my best
to ease your life's burdens.
Not the opposite.
Even if...
My life is short...
I will spend it to stand by your side.
When you become a wife,
you have to be good.
Good in bed.
Good in the kitchen.
And good at wearing make up.
Yun?
Heavy rain during summertime?
Let's hope it's a sign of great blessings.
Amen.
-Ladies, let's get ready.
-Let's start the ceremony.
"None is stronger than the rain in June.
It keeps its drizzles of longing
to the flowery tree.
None is wiser than the rain in June.
It erases its traces,
hesitant on that path.
None is more sensible
than the rain in June.
It left the unspoken
be absorbed by the trees roots."
In the darkness of night
I stand against the loneliness
Here on this shore
Lay buried millions of memories
Crashed by the waves
Hidden beneath the rocks
Impossible to relive
White pale face
With a wounded heart
Your eyes tell stories
Of tainted romances
That erased all imaginations
Obliterated a single hope
Where else should I seek
You put down your burden for a while
You planted a seed of love
It was just an emotion
I fly high above
Along with my dreams
Fast asleep in the ocean of emotion
As I awake
You're gone and away
Leaving me with endless dreams