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Crocodile Tears

In a crocodile park Johan lives with Mama's overprotection. When Johan meets Arumi, their quiet life becomes shaken. With Arumi's pregnancy, it becomes more complicated.

FeatureLab 2019
Main info

Title: Crocodile Tears
Year: 2024
Directed by: Tumpal Tampubolon
Premiere & awards: Toronto Film Festival 2024, Centrepiece
Produced by: Talamedia (Indonesia)
In co-production with: Acrobates Films (France), POETIK (France), Giraffe Pictures (Singapore), 2Pilots Produktion (Germany),
Countries: France, Germany, Indonesia, Singapore

synopsis

Johan (20) and Mama (45) reside in a crocodile park, their haven. Since Johan's father left, Mama adopted a white crocodile as a surrogate father, consulting it daily. Mama, traumatized by her past, shields Johan from the outside world, convinced that humans are worse than crocodiles. Their isolation leads to town gossip, deepening the bond between Mama and Johan. When Johan meets Arumi (23), a newcomer unaware of the town's judgment, they form a secret friendship that blossoms into love. Johan, learning of Arumi's pregnancy, marries her, introducing her into the crocodile park. Mama's resistance turns into peculiar behavior.

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