Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra () is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Hanung Bramantyo. The film stars Raihaanun, Lola Amaria, Alika Jantinia, Devano Danendra, and Reza Rahadian.
The film had its world premiere at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam on 2 February 2025.
Premise The film follows gowok, a figure in Javanese tradition, referring to a woman who is hired to educate grooms about sexuality and the female body prior to marriage.
Cast Raihaanun as Nya' Ratri Lola Amaria as Nya' Santi Alika Jantinia Devano Danendra Reza Rahadian Donny Damara Djenar Maesa Ayu Slamet Rahardjo Djarot
Production In July 2024, it was reported that Hanung Bramantyo would direct a film about a gowok set in the 1960s, with Raihaanun, Lola Amaria and Reza Rahadian set to star. It marks Amaria's first acting credit in eleven years. Principal photography took place in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta.
Release Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra had its world premiere at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam on 2 February 2025, competing for the VPRO Big Screen Award. The film was selected at the 24th New York Asian Film Festival for its North American Premiere.
Accolades Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Festival Film Bandung31 October 2025 Highly Commended Supporting Actress Raihaanun Highly Commended Cinematography Barmastya Bhumi Brawijaya and Satria Kurnianto Highly Commended Editing Haris F. Syah and Wawan I. Wibowo Indonesian Film Festival20 November 2025 Best Actress Lola Amaria Best Supporting Actor Reza Rahadian Best Supporting Actress Raihaanun Best Original Screenplay Hanung Bramantyo and ZZ Mulja Salih Best Editing Haris F. Syah and Wawan I. Wibowo Best Costume Design Hagai Pakan Best Makeup Fardillah Evariani Film Pilihan Tempo26 January 2026 Best Supporting Actress Raihaanun
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