Solo, Solitude (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2016, Solo, Solitude is a drama and history film directed by Yosep Anggi Noen, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The Suharto regime has been holding power in Indonesia for over 30 years, shutting down democracy time and time again. Highly critical of the regime and unafraid to speak his mind, Wiji Thukul is a poet whose words are often yelled proudly by the crowd during political protests. When riots break out in Jakarta in 1996, he and a few other activists are accused to be responsible. Forced to flee, Wiji escapes to Pontianak in Borneo where he hides for eight months, sometimes living with complete strangers. There, he has to change his identity several times, but continues to write poetry and short stories under a pen name. In the meantime, in Solo, central Java, his wife, Sipon, lives with their two children under constant surveillance. In May 1998, Wiji Thukul is declared missing, a month before Suharto is deposed by his own people.
Who’s in it. Solo, Solitude stars Gunawan Maryanto as Wiji Thukul, Eduwart Manalu as Martin Siregar, Marissa Anita as Sipon and Eduward Manalu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Solo, Solitude sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Solo, Solitude page.
If you liked it. Fans of Solo, Solitude tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Solo, Solitude (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Solo, Solitude change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Solo, Solitude worth watching?
- Solo, Solitude holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Solo, Solitude?
- Solo, Solitude stars Gunawan Maryanto, Eduwart Manalu, Marissa Anita, Eduward Manalu and Melanie Subono.
- When was Solo, Solitude released?
- Solo, Solitude was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.