Janji Joni (2005)

Director:

Joko Anwar

Writer:

Joko Anwar (writer)

Release Date:

27 April 2005 (Indonesia)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Romance

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Film Reel | Brother Sister Relationship | Heart Attack | Motorcycle | Projectionist

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Nicholas Saputra	...	Joni
Mariana Renata	...	Angelique
Rachel Maryam Sayidina	...	Voni (as Rachel Maryam)
Surya Saputra	...	Otto
Dwiki Riza	...	Toni
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Alvin Adam	...	Wartawan
Adetasha	...	Cab Driver's Wife
Valiza Aguiandri	...	Penonton Pamer Cewek 1
Indra Birowo	...	Pacar Penonton Telmi
Noella Birowo	...	Penonton Telmi
Dinar	...	Penonton Pamer Cewek 2
Adam Gomajaka	...	Anak Kecil
Wulan Guritno	...	Penonton Pacaran 2
Indra Herlambang	...	Pengantri 2
Ria Irawan	...	Over-sexed Film Director
Ersa Mayori	...	Topeng Wanita Cantik
Ananda Mikola	...	Penonton Pacaran 1
Jajang C. Noer	...	Penonton Spoiler
Fedy Nuril	...	Jeffrey
Ilias Iskandar Papadimitriou	...	Joni Kecil
Agung Prabowo	...	Anak Kecil
Barry Prima	...	Taxi Driver
Gito Rollies	...	Pak Ucok (as Gito Rollies)
Lukman Sardi	...	Joni's Father
Ratu Dewi Anandita Fatma Sentika	...	Aktris Lidia
Elsi Siswianti	...	Wanita Cantik
Tora Sudiro	...	Laki-Laki Urinoar 1
Aming Sugandhi	...	Pengantri 1
Ronal Surapradja	...	Asisten Sutradara - Pria (as Ronald Surapradja)
Sujiwo Tejo	...	Adam Subandi
Shandy M.I. Tumiwa	...	Aktor Bob
Wak Ujang	...	Kakek Buta
Cathrine Wilson	...	Aktris Terkenal Gala Premiere (as Chaterine Wilson)
Winky Wiryawan	...	Laki-Laki Urinoar 2
Tantowi Yahya	...	Gynecologist

Also Known As:

Joni's Promise (International: English title)

Runtime:

Indonesia:83 min

Country:

Indonesia

Language:

English | Indonesian

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Malaysia:U | Singapore:NC-16 | Singapore:PG (edited version)

Filming Locations:

Jakarta, Indonesia

Company:

Kalyana Shira Film

Trivia:

A scene in the movie theater where Joni is describing 10 types of moviegoers contains one long take. But the censorship board of Indonesia snipped the shot as it shows two people kissing with their tongues visible. The director went through a three-hours debate with board to leave the shot uncut to no avail.

Movie Connections:

References A Beautiful Mind (2001)

What a surprise!

Saw this at Sydney Film Festival. Just like the rest of the audience, I was so surprised that an Indonesian movie can be so funny, intelligent, and witty. We were constantly laughing throughout the screening even though sometimes I didn't get the jokes (but my Indonesian friend was laughing so the movie must have hit the right note). What I notice was the performances. They were so good, especially the lead actor who never overplays his character. And the story is also so well-written. This is one of the best films shown at the festival this year and I'm so glad I saw it.

We got the chance to have a Q&A session with the writer/director Joko Anwar and he was such a funny and humble guy. I don't understand some of the bad comments from Indonesians in IMDb. You guys should be proud of this movie. This could be your ticket to get recognized by international audience.

EXCELLENT!!!