Of Love and Eggs

Of Love and Eggs

2004 · 100 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

Set in and around a mosque in sprawling Jakarta, Indonesia, during the Muslim holiday of Lebaran, the interwoven stories of family, faith and romantic love in this humorous yet poignant film are revealed through the eyes of kids.

Directed by Garin Nugroho · Written by Garin Nugroho

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