Whispering Sands
Plot Summary
Berlian and her teenage daughter Daya are on the run from political violence. Constantly daydreaming that her absent father will return, young Daya chafes under the stern hand of her mother. Forced to move inland from their seaside home to a desert of constantly shifting sands, the pair settle down to their familiar antagonism. Finally, Daya sees a vaguely familiar face shuffle in from across the wasteland.
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👥Cast (13)
Christine Hakim
Berlian
Slamet Rahardjo
Agus
Dian Sastrowardoyo
Daya
Didi Petet
Suwito
Karlina Inawati
Delima
Dewi Sawitri
Bidan Suri
Dessy Fitri
Sukma
Mang Udel
Kakek
Dik Doank
Pemberontak
Ibu Sugiri
Ibu Tua
Luthfi Rachman
Bapak Tua
Retno Wahyuningsih
Ibu Melahirkan 1
🎬Crew
Director
Nan Triveni Achnas
Writers
Nan Triveni Achnas, Rayya Makarim, Nan Triveni Achnas
Producers
Shanty Harmayn, Shanty Harmayn, Makoto Ueda, Desiree Harahap, Christine Hakim
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💬Reviews (1)
Alunauwie
9/29/2025
Pasir Berbisik offers a compelling narrative set against the harsh beauty of a desert landscape, showcasing strong performances and remarkable production dedication. The film subtly critiques patriarchal structures through the struggles of its female characters, supported by artistic dialogue and naturalistic acting, especially from a young Dian Sastrowardoyo. Overall, it’s a visually poetic and thematically rich film that blends social commentary with cinematic elegance. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
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