ActionYear2021Duration1h 54mIMDb6.8

Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash

ActionComedyDrama

In a society ruled by machismo, a hibernating "bird" becomes a serious matter. In a life of brutality, the sleeping bird is an allegory for a peaceful and serene life, even when the whole world tries desperately to rouse it.

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Cast

Edwin

Director

ML

Marthino Lio

Ajo Kawir

Ladya Cheryl

Iteung

RR

Reza Rahadian

Budi Baik

RF

Ratu Felisha

Jelita

SP

Sal Priadi

Tokek

KA

Kevin Ardilova

Mono Ompong

Kiki Narendra

Kumbang

DM

Djenar Maesa Ayu

Rona Merah

EM

Eduward Manalu

Kumis

Lukman Sardi

Codet

AL

Ayu Laksmi

Wa Sami

YA

Yudi Ahmad Tajudin

Iwan Angsa

Piet Pagau

Paman Gembul

ED

Elly D. Luthan

Oma

CA

Cecep Arif Rahman

Ki Jempes

Christine Hakim

Mak Jerot

Edwin

Writer

EK

Eka Kurniawan

Writer

Comments

10 Comments

Robert LewandowskiDec 12, 2024

All the awards acquired by this movie is very much well deserved!!! Great performance by all the cast and well-crafted action scenes. It's one of the best movies I've ever watched.

user9628617730802Dec 12, 2024

I didn't watch "Jiaoma hall meeting", but only said a few I've seen. I feel that Locarno is weak as a whole this year. Among these films, this one is undoubtedly the most prominent in typology and author style. Although the story doesn't impress me very much, it's gratifying to see that there are directors in Indonesia who are willing to tell the story according to the shooting method of Hong Kong films in the last century. There is almost no such inheritance in Hong Kong. On the contrary, it is an interesting cultural phenomenon that young creators in other countries have gained the shade.

Thany Of NigeriaDec 12, 2024

Ajo Kawir, a young man from Bojongsoang who is not afraid of anyone and has a desire to fight. Once upon a time, he met a formidable female fighter named Iteung. Since his meeting with Iteung, Ajo Kawir's life changes and falls in love with Iteung. However, he has the problem that he is impotent. The lives of the two of them also include various obstacles. Like Dendam, Rindu Harus Bayar Tuntas is an Indonesian drama novel by Eka Kurniawan. To be honest, I haven't read the novel. However, looking at this film, it seems that I don't need to distinguish the content of the story in the film from the novel. This movie I think looks good. This film shows the story and condition of Indonesia in the past which is so real according to the 90s. The setting, timing and even the appearance of the characters in this film really feel classic. Likewise, the dialogue feels like a 90s-era movie that has a rigid speaking style and standard language. Not spared also with a lot of swearing remarks that are quite frequent. In addition, this film does not escape the action of a very cool fight. The choreo of the fight between Ajo and Iteung or Iteung with Budi Baik is fairly like a 90s action movie that still looks good. The film presents a dense conflict and is built on the point. This film brings us to see the problems that occur between Ajo Kawir and Iteung. The film presents an adult conflict that looks ambiguous for now, namely the issue of sexuality, specifically the problem of impotence. No wonder this film presents a conflict from the character Ajo Kawir who has problems with his impotent. Likewise with Iteung who apparently also has her sexuality trauma in her past. Both characters are capable of being developed with carefully constructed and dense dialogue and conflict. The film is full of messages and meanings in life. The film also gives a message to the audience that trauma in sexuality is a special concern that needs to be addressed.

Abi MahoDec 12, 2024

VENGEANCE IS MINE, ALL OTHERS PAY CASH is wildly uneven, but also truly wild in its best moments. Strong cinematography and editing with a real throwback quality that makes even the less interesting stretches intriguingly watchable.

mian_imranDec 12, 2024

As a love story, this movie (and its novel) deliver themselves in the wildest form our mind could imagine. It's violent, brutal, but also lovely and heartwarming at the very same time. Each of it's character journey and motives were solid and able to gain audiences sympathy. I do truly care about how we could see the destiny of Ajo and Iteung in the end of this movie. One thing that aren't less important in this movie was it's ability to put its message into the stage, reminds us on how dangerous our society was due to the endless amount of violence. Such a message, delivered in a very beautiful yet brutal way. Grandeur!

MilkaDec 12, 2024

... while the effort is admirable, the film didn't particularly effective in conveying its message. After starting on the right footing, the film struggled to find its fair share of the approach on its narrative choice. The homage to Indonesian 80's B-movies was not entirely convincing either.

blenshaDec 12, 2024

Its really a good story with nice story telling. Understand the movie try to follow the original novel by using formal language "aku" "kamu" which also should be fine, as I read the novel also use the same terms and sounds okay and natural when you read and imagine it. However in the movie the way the actors use these words in dialogue/conversation its not flowing naturally as most of the intonation during each dialogue remind me watching high school drama where spoken sentences.look cut up. This really disturbing me to watch it. Probably saying it casually and follow it with the right expression will make the movie more enjoyable.

محمد عريبي 🖤💸 ،Dec 12, 2024

This movie is very wild and pleasant to watch. The choice to shoot with film in this digital era made the movie even more romantic. Grainy textures, rough cuts during action scenes and the use of formal Indonesian language throws a nostalgic feel to this movie. A subtle nudge to toxic masculinity, which highlights Ajo Kawir's struggle to be a man for his wife, in a patriarchal society.

DamasNov 27, 2024

yayneasegedNov 27, 2024

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