May (2008): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2008 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2008, May is a drama film directed by Viva Westi, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Antares and May, a couple from different ethnic groups, are separated during the May 1998 riots in Jakarta. While Antares is busy as a filmmaker documenting the historic moment, May is kidnapped and raped. May is also separated from her mother, who takes refuge in a hotel. In despair, May’s mother exchanges her house deeds for an airplane ticket to Malaysia with a lowly laundryman, Gandang. Ten years after, Antares finds May in Malaysia. She now has a child from a foreign reporter who saved her on that unfortunate day. The reunion reveals the tragic past of May and her mother.
Who’s in it. May stars Jenny Zhang as May, Yama Carlos as Antares, Tutie Kirana as Ibu May and Lukman Sardi as Gandang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, May has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch May page.
If you liked it. Fans of May tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch May (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for May change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is May worth watching?
- May holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in May?
- May stars Jenny Zhang, Yama Carlos, Tutie Kirana, Lukman Sardi and Jajang C. Noer.
- When was May released?
- May was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.