Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra (2025)

★ 8.7 2h 12m 8 votes IMDb
Drama Thriller Romance History

Set in 1960s Java, a young Javanese woman betrays her teacher, falls in love and must face dire consequences.

Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra

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Cast

Raihaanun
Raihaanun as Ratri Sujita Age 37 · Jakarta, Indonesia Siti Hafar Raihaanun Nabila HM is an Indonesian film, television and commercial actress. Her name began to be known since starring in the film Badai Pasti Berlalu (2007). The Bugis-Minangkabau blooded...
Lola Amaria
Lola Amaria as Nyai Santi Age 48 · Jakarta, Indonesia Lola Amaria (born July 30th, 1977) is an Indonesian film producer, director, and actress..
Alika Jantinia
Alika Jantinia as Young Ratri
Devano
Devano as Young Kamanjaya Age 23 · Indramayu, West Java, Indonesia Devano (born September 23, 2002, in Indramayu, West Java) is an Indonesian singer, actor, and model, as well as the son of renowned dangdut singer Iis Dahlia and Satrio Dewandono. He first gained publ...
Reza Rahadian
Reza Rahadian as Kamanjaya Age 39 · Bogor, West Java, Indonesia Reza Rahadian (born in Bogor, Indonesia on March 5, 1987) is an Indonesian actor. Born in Bogor, he took up acting while in senior high school and made his feature film debut in 2004. Since receiving...
Nai Djenar Maesa Ayu
Nai Djenar Maesa Ayu as Rahayu Age 53 · Jakarta, Indonesia Nai Djenar Maesa Ayu (born January 14, 1973 in Jakarta) is an Indonesian novelist, short story writer, actress, screenwriter, and filmmaker..
Director Hanung Bramantyo
Cast Raihaanun, Lola Amaria, Alika Jantinia, Devano, Reza Rahadian, Nai Djenar Maesa Ayu, Ali Fikry, Donny Damara, Slamet Rahardjo, Nayla D. Purnama

Audience Reviews

Call Me Dunham 8/10 Nov 10, 2025
Gowok isn’t just about the history of an old tradition. Behind it, there’s a story about tragic love, political ego, and sexuality. It also sheds light on a cultural practice most people today probably never even heard of reminding us that there was a time when sex education wasn’t just about the act itself, but also about how a husband plays a role in building a healthy, respectful marriage.

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