1982 

Jakarta, Indonesia

Peter Weir

Romance Drama

What’s it all about: Mel Gibson brings his eyes to Jakarta, where the PKI’s failed attempt at a coup is foreshadowed by Sigourney Weaver’s failed attempt at a British accent.

First Encounter: first viewing 

Prostitute Index: high

Death By: outspoken banner

Relics: unglamorous sweat

Heartthrob: Mel Gibson, Kuh Ledesma

LoFi Magic: atmospheric audio, gentle singing, the creaking of bamboo 

Makes me want to: go back in time and clue myself in to the important plot point that Linda Hunt is playing a man, it’s not a Yentl situation.

Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes

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