Crocodile Tears

Ohio Premiere

About This Film

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Festival Year: 2025
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Run Time: 98 Minutes
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Film Type: Feature
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Animated: No
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Countr(ies): France, Germany, Indonesia, Singapore
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Language: Indonesian
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English Subtitles: Yes
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Captions: None

Film Overview

In West Java, Indonesia, young Johan knows nothing but his mother’s crocodile farm and her suffocating control over his life. But when he falls for a karaoke bar girl who promises him a life of freedom, a twisted and toxic love triangle emerges in Tumpal Tampubolon’s genre-hopping debut.Johan (20) and Mama (39) live in a run down crocodile park—their sanctuary. Johan's father is nowhere to be seen, but Mama called a white crocodile in the park Johan’s father. Mama tries to shield Johan from the outside world, But with the appearance of a Arumi (23), the balance in Johan and Mama’s relationship becomes shaky. Mama disapproves of the relationship, and her dissent manifests in peculiar behaviors.

Film Contact: Cercamon World Sales

Cast & Crew

Directed By

Tumpal Tampubolon

Produced By

Mandy Marahimin

Screenwriting

Tumpal Tampubolon

Cinematographers

Teck Siang Lim

Editors

Jasmine Ng Kin Kia, Kelvin Nugroho

Principal Cast

Yusuf Mahardika, Marissa Anita, Zulfa Maharani