Jalanan

A documentary on a dark subject of the underclass but ultimately leaves one with the feeling that even it their circumstances, the protagonists can find humour,laughter and hope. It's entertaining (although I think the translation sometimes doesn't capture the wit.) and engaging and is probably one of the best documentaries of it's kind. Excellent pacing and the editing is superb.

Filmed over 5 years (as explained by the director) it is somehow a compelling story and it is hard to believe that it was not somehow scripted. It tackles the hopes and fears and captures the essence of what Jakarta is really like beneath.