Mayang O Mayang
At a glance
Anggita Puri (director/ screenwriter) | Fabiana Alam A (producer) | Indonesia | 2019
Suitable for
Length
10 mins 42 secs
Language Level
Several characters use quite fast spoken Indonesian with some regional words, expressions, and conversational grammar
Themes
Family / Friendship / Lifestyle / Tradition
Joko is a young man who has recently moved to Jakarta. He is under pressure from his mother to find a wife but so far has had no luck. An encounter with traditional Betawi folk performers might change his fortunes.
Characters
Joko is the main character. He has recently moved to Jakarta and is rather awkward. Bebeh appears briefly. He sells a traditional sweet Jakarta dish, Selendang Mayang, from a small stall that he carries around the neighbourhood. Mayang is literally the girl of Joko’s dreams. She is a dancer who wants to preserve Betawi folk traditions.
Setting
The story is set near Monas (Monumen Nasional), Jakarta’s National Monument, and in Kota Tua (Old Batavia).
Teaching Materials
Keywords
Betawi, Betawi culture, budaya Betawi, buskers, busking, dating, Jakarta, Kota Tua, Monas, ngamenReelOzInd! Australia Indonesia Short Film Competition and Festival seeks to raise awareness and improve understanding between the peoples of both countries.