Palace of Beauty

Palace of Beauty

★ 3.0IMDb Score
Released:1988-01-01
Duration:93 min
Country:Indonesia
Director:Wahyu Sihombing
Actors:Mathias Muchus, Nurul Arifin, Joice Erna, August Melasz, Tonny Hidayat
Production:PT Tobali Indah Film

Overview:

Niko, a gay man, is forced by rumours about his sexuality to marry the pregnant Lita who was deserted by a mutual friend. The couple's sex life doesn't amount to much and their relationship becomes more and more tensed through the years.

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