Nyai: A Woman from Java (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Nyai: A Woman from Java 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: A Woman from Java 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: A Woman from Java 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: A Woman from Java page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nyai: A Woman from Java tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nyai: A Woman from Java (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nyai: A Woman from Java change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nyai: A Woman from Java worth watching?
- Nyai: A Woman from Java 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: A Woman from Java?
- Nyai: A Woman from Java stars Annisa Hertami, Rudi Corens, Cahwati, Gunawan Maryanto and Haydar Salishz.
- When was Nyai: A Woman from Java released?
- Nyai: A Woman from Java was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.