Description
Set in 1960s Java, a young Javanese woman betrays her teacher, falls in love and must face dire consequences.

2025-06-05
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132 min
Set in 1960s Java, a young Javanese woman betrays her teacher, falls in love and must face dire consequences.
Gowok isn’t just about the history of an old tradition. Behind it, there’s a story about tragic love, political ego, and sexuality. It also sheds light on a cultural practice most people today probably never even heard of reminding us that there was a time when sex education wasn’t just about the act itself, but also about how a husband plays a role in building a healthy, respectful marriage.