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"Arisan! (The Gathering)"
2003
Directed by Nia Di Nata

A brave and biting film from Indonesia, Nia Di Nata's acclaimed satire peels back the facade of Jakarta's nouveau riche to reveal a cesspool of adultery, materialism, and bickering. The film centers on Sakti, a young architect who discovers that he's gay after meeting a handsome TV producer. But their flirtation causes a scandal at the traditional Arisan gatherings where women meet to gossip. The first Indonesian film to portray an openly gay kiss between male leads, this is a witty, intelligent, and remarkably well-observed comedy. Indonesian with English subtitles.  129 minutes.