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Kramat Tunggak / God in the Brothel

"God in the Brothel" portrays the lives of therapists working in an exclusive spa for men, who are trapped in the world of prostitution. These therapists constantly hope and pray for a way out of their bleak situation. One day, their boss, who has been partnering with an underground porn filmmaker involved in human trafficking, suddenly disappears without a trace. His absence forces the therapists to face a difficult dilemma: leave the business with no money and no skills other than satisfying men or take over and run the spa as the new bosses.

The film delves into the inner struggles of the therapists as they seek freedom while confronting the harsh realities of life. The conflict between morality, necessity, and opportunity provides a profound narrative about life's choices amid challenging circumstances.

  • Andry Ganda Wijaya
    Director
  • Andry Ganda Wijaya
    Writer
  • Reza Levinus Nangin
    Producer
    12 hari the series
  • Marcel Chandrawinata
    Producer
  • Ariawan Wijaya
    Producer
  • Fransiska Candra Novitasari
    Key Cast
    "Siska"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Kramat Tunggak The Movie
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 34 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 23, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    65,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Indonesia
  • Country of Filming:
    Indonesia
  • Language:
    Indonesian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Citrus Sinema
    Distributor
    Country: Indonesia
    Rights: Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Theatrical
Director Biography - Andry Ganda Wijaya

Andry Ganda gained his foundation in filmmaking from a film school called Reload Film Center, founded by Rudy Soedjarwo and Monty Tiwa, and he was involved in their film productions from 2005 to 2009.

In 2010, he worked as a stunt performer in the film "The Pirate Brothers," starring Robin Shou, and in "The Raid Redemption," directed by Gareth Evans in 2011.

In 2014, Andry became one of the producers of a short film directed by Robin Shou, titled "Earthbound," which won several international festivals.

In 2018, Andry joined the action design team for the film "Gundala," directed by Joko Anwar.

From 2016 to 2019, Andry and several friends who were part of Cameo Project (an Indonesian YouTuber group) were selected as Indonesia’s YouTube Global Ambassadors "Creators for Change".

Kramat Tunggak (God in the Brothel) is Andry's first feature film as a Writer and Director.

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Director Statement

Kramat Tunggak (God in the Brothel) is a deeply personal film for me. This story was born out of my concern about life that carries such a strong negative stigma, yet people often forget that this life has a dark side that starkly contrasts with the image seen from the outside, and society turns a blind eye to the reality behind that image—the lives of sex workers in a male-only spa, trapped in a world they never chose. Filled with hope, they struggle to escape the grip of prostitution but face moral and financial dilemmas that haunt them every day.

As a director, I want to delve deeper into the dynamics of human strength and weakness that are trapped in situations that seem to offer no way out. This film is not just about physical struggles, but also about internal battles—about the choices they have, or more accurately, the choices they don’t have, as well as the hope that is often locked in unspoken prayers. I want to explore how social, economic, and psychological conditions shape a person's life, and how hope can persist even in the darkest environments.

Visually, I decided to take a realistic and intimate approach, close and personal. I want the audience to feel as if they are a part of this world—to experience the fear, sadness, and occasionally a glimmer of hope that the characters possess. The lighting will play between dimness, representing the dark world where they are stranded, and brightness, symbolizing the hope for a future that often exists only in their imagination. It reflects the duality between despair and resurgence that the characters face at every step.