Lake of Tears (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, Lake of Tears is a drama film directed by Christ Helweldery, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A melodramatic suffer-fest that would give Lars von Trier pause. On a quest to find her biological father, teenager Yeni is sidetracked when she's raped by her stepfather and ends up in a nuthouse. After she's released, her prostitute sister takes her to work at a brothel. There, she becomes second wife to an old, miserable man until her stepfather returns and tries to lay claim on her. After unsuccessfully trying to strangle Yeni to death, he and Yeni's mother get in a fight and end up stabbing each other to death. Once Yeni finds out she's pregnant, she's then rejected by her miserly husband, who denies the child is his.
Who’s in it. Lake of Tears stars Nena Rosier as Yeni, Frans Tumbuan as Dr. Leo, Ully Artha as Surtini / Tince and Bambang Hermanto as Hakim, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lake of Tears page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lake of Tears tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lake of Tears (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lake of Tears change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lake of Tears?
- Lake of Tears stars Nena Rosier, Frans Tumbuan, Ully Artha, Bambang Hermanto and Hendra Cipta.
- When was Lake of Tears released?
- Lake of Tears was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.