Memories of My Body (2018): Cast & Plot
Memories of My Body is a 2018 drama directed by Garin Nugroho, starring Muhammad Khan as Juno, Mbok Tun and Randy Pangalila. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Garin Nugroho
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Indonesian - Studio
- Forka Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Memories of My Body About?
The premise of Memories of My Body without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his father's abandonment in Central Java, young Juno finds solace and community at a Lengger dance centre. This traditional art form, where men explore feminine movement and appearance, becomes a refuge. However, the intense sensuality of the dance, combined with the turbulent sociopolitical climate of Indonesia, compels Juno to constantly relocate from village to village, seeking safety and a sense of belonging.
Memories of My Body Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- boy
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- gay interest
Memories of My Body Cast & Characters
Muhammad Khan leads the cast as Juno, with Mbok Tun as Lengger Housemother and Randy Pangalila as The Boxer. Directed by Garin Nugroho; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Garin Nugroho
- Muhammad Khan as Juno
- Mbok Tun as Lengger Housemother
- Randy Pangalila as The Boxer
- Sujiwo Tejo as Lengger Instructor
Also Starring in Memories of My Body
· 18 more- Fajar Suharno Juno's Uncle
- Teuku Rifnu Wikana The Regent
- Endah Laras Aunt Juno
- Whani Darmawan Warok (Troupe Leader)
- Dorothea Quin Regent's Wife
- Elang El Gibran Juno's Friend
- Kukuh Prasetya Regent's Staff
- Freddy Rotterdam The Raider
- Alex Suhendra Boss's Assistant
- Raditya Evandra Little Juno
- Cahwati Regent's Singer
- Rianto The Dancer
- Anneke Fitrianti Regent's Servant
- Anja Lilani Ariella Arum
- Windarti Dance Teacher
- Santo Joko
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- Santosa Putra Mardi
- Iman Rimasyah Elementary School Teacher
More from Garin Nugroho
More films directed by Garin Nugroho: Whispers in the Dabbas, Badrun & Laundry, Kejarlah Janji and Deadly Love Poem.
Memories of My Body Plot Summary
What happens in Memories of My Body from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Memories of My Body follows Wahyu Juno, a young man in a Banyumas village where the body is treated as the archive of a life, carrying education, emotion, and trauma as it shapes who you become. The local lengger dance—performed by men who cross-dress—grounds the film’s reflection on gender and identity, with its own roots in a language that hints at both masculinity and femininity within every person.
Full summary
The whole story of Memories of My Body, scene by scene
Memories of My Body Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 4 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Trailer Film "Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku" (Memories of My Body) di Bioskop tanggal 18 April 2019
- Trailer KUCUMBU TUBUH INDAHKU (Official Trailer) - Tonton di Bioskoponline.com
- Trailer Memories of My Body | Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku | QEFF 2020 Trailer
- Featurette Mondo Gascaro - Apatis (OST. Kucumbu Tubuh Indahku) | Official Music Video
How Well Do You Know Memories of My Body?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What nickname does the main character Wahyu Juno go by?
Memories of My Body Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “내 몸의 기억들” and “我身的記憶”.
- Also known as
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- 내 몸의 기억들
- 我身的記憶
- 我身记忆
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Memories of My Body FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Memories of My Body, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Memories of My Body?
Memories of My Body runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Memories of My Body released?
Memories of My Body was released on September 7, 2018.
Who directed Memories of My Body?
Memories of My Body was directed by Garin Nugroho.
More films by Garin Nugroho Who is in the cast of Memories of My Body?
Memories of My Body stars Muhammad Khan as Juno, Mbok Tun as Lengger Housemother and Randy Pangalila as The Boxer, among 22 credited actors.
Does Memories of My Body have a post-credit scene?
No. Memories of My Body has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Memories of My Body in?
The original language of Memories of My Body is Indonesian.
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