Nyai (2016): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Nyai is a drama film directed by Garin Nugroho, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Indonesia's Dutch colonial era, in 1927, a young and beautiful woman lives with her sick and aged Dutch husband. This woman loses her own name and is called Njai, which means a foreigner's concubine, and realizes that she is living in a kind of prison, while she deals with loads of visitors to her residence. Director Garin Nugroho shows in a distinctive way how much effort a woman, deserted both by the colonial country's law and the colonized country's traditional culture, puts in to retain her dignity.
Who’s in it. Nyai stars Annisa Hertami as Nyai, Rudi Corens as Willem van Erk, Cahwati as Pembantu and Gunawan Maryanto as Pembantu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Nyai has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nyai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nyai tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Nyai (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nyai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nyai worth watching?
- Nyai holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nyai?
- Nyai stars Annisa Hertami, Rudi Corens, Cahwati, Gunawan Maryanto and Haydar Salishz.
- When was Nyai released?
- Nyai was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.