Whispering Sands
Silence between Mother and Daughter.
Synopsis
Berlian and her teenage daughter Daya are on the run from political violence. Constantly daydreaming that her absent father will return, young Daya chafes under the stern hand of her mother. Forced to move inland from their seaside home to a desert of constantly shifting sands, the pair settle down to their familiar antagonism. Finally, Daya sees a vaguely familiar face shuffle in from across the wasteland.
Main Cast
Christine Hakim
Berlian
Slamet Rahardjo
Agus
Dian Sastrowardoyo
Daya
Didi Petet
Suwito
Karlina Inawati
Delima
Dewi Sawitri
Bidan Suri
Dessy Fitri
Sukma
Mang Udel
Kakek
Dik Doank
Pemberontak
Ibu Sugiri
Ibu Tua
Trailer
User Reviews
Alunauwie
Pasir Berbisik offers a compelling narrative set against the harsh beauty of a desert landscape, showcasing strong performances and remarkable production dedication. The film subtly critiques patriarchal structures through the struggles of its female characters, supported by artistic dialogue and naturalistic acting, especially from a young Dian Sastrowardoyo. Overall, it’s a visually poetic and thematically rich film that blends social commentary with cinematic elegance. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
