“Mayang O Mayang.” When will Mas Joko find love?

Joko is the protagonist in the short film “Mayang O Mayang.” He is a young man who lives a lonely life in Jakarta and faces constant rejection in his quest for love. He feels he is a failure.

Nurlela rejects Joko on their date. What did he do wrong? Source: Photo supplied by Fabiana Alam/Mayang O Mayang.

The film Mayang O Mayang won the judges award for Best Fiction film at this year’s ReelOzInd! Winner.  Young director Sriniti Anggita Puri and producer Fabiana Alam have made a witty and tender film in which aspects of traditional Betawi culture enchant both Joko and the audience.  How did they do it?

You can still vote for your favourite film in the people’s choice section of ReelOzInd! 2020 at https://reelozind.com/en/vote-reelozind-2020/

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Joko loves Es Selendang Mayang which plays an important role in the film Mayang O Mayang. Source: Photo supplied by Fabiana Alam/Mayang O Mayang.