Joni's Promise (2005)
"Janji Joni" (original title)

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.

Director:

Joko Anwar

Writer:

Joko Anwar

Stars:

Nicholas Saputra, Mariana Renata, Rachel Maryam Sayidina

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited 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

Storyline

Film. Probably the the greatest blessing that art ever gave to mankind. Everybody knows the filmmaking process. But only a few understands the role of a young man named Joni in the process. He's the man behind the screen. It depends on him whether people can watch a movie at a theater or not. Joni is a film delivery guy. One day, he meets a beautiful young woman who will tell him her name, only if he promises he can deliver the reels of the film she is going to see on time. Joni thinks it's gonna be easy. But that day, it seems that the whole city is conspiring to make him fail to keep his promise.

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Plot Keywords:

film reel | filmmaking | delivery man | urination | film premiere | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

Dewan Studios

Country:

Indonesia

Language:

English Indonesian

Release Date:

27 April 2005 (Indonesia)

Also Known As:

Joni's Promise

Filming Locations:

Jakarta, Indonesia

Box Office

Budget:

IDR 3,500,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kalyana Shira Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

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.

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Connections

References The Object of My Affection (1998)

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Soundtracks

"The Army Returns"
Written by Agus Sasongko / Indra7
Performed by Media Distorsi

User Reviews

Simply fresh, simple, hip but intelligent, a promise well delivered.

thumbs up to this latest Indonesian movie.Janji Joni has deliver it promise and deserve my standing ovation.It has sealed Indonesian new cinema never stopped but going strong. this movie prove an indie movie with commercial appeal. Every actors play their characters well, and it did prove that Nicholas Saputra can act!, every dialog in this movie deliver the message from the directors perspective of Indonesian movie.Every scenes is a gem, and yeah, the soundtrack garnish it final touch to the movie.I truly enjoy this movie, u have to see it for yourself and be prepared to be amazed by how Indonesian movie has been saved. All i know now is that, Janji Joni does not shows that Indonesian movie has now at it peak but it just started with not only better but bigger, promises. good luck.