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Drama JAFF 2017 · Golden Hanoman Award Editor's Pick

The Seen and Unseen Review (2018) — 80% Celluloid Score

Directed by Kamila Andini · 2018 ·

Jawaban cepat

Apakah film Sekala Niskala layak ditonton?

Ya. Sekala Niskala (2018) mendapat Celluloid Score 80%. Skor ini komposit hingga empat input yang tercatat (editorial Celluloid, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb); sentimen penonton ditampilkan terpisah.

Short answer

Is The Seen and Unseen worth watching?

Yes. The Seen and Unseen (2018) earns an 80% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (84%). See the 4 inputs.

80%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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92% Editorial Rating
84% Audience snapshot · excluded
78 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Cast
Ni Kadek Thaly Titi Kasih , Ida Bagus Putu Radithya Mahijasena , Ayu Laksmi , Ketut Rina , Happy Salma , Gusti Ayu Raka
Country
Australia
Language
Indonesian

Also known as Sekala Niskala Sichtbar und unsichtbar 보이는 것과 보이지 않는 것 亦真亦幻

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Netflix in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video

Buy: Amazon Video

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
  • Celluloid Score 80% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is The Seen and Unseen worth watching?

    Yes — The Seen and Unseen earns an 80% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (3.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Kamila Andini’s Balinese twin-loss fable won Golden Hanoman at JAFF 2017 — still one of Indonesia’s most acclaimed contemporary festival films.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (84%).

    What is The Seen and Unseen about?

    Tantra and Tantri are inseparable. When they secretly steal eggs from the family’s sacrificial offering, Tantri always gets the whites and Tantra the yolks. One day, however, the yolk is missing, as is Tantra. Her brother gravely ill and in hospital, Tantri starts slipping into magical parallel worlds, approaching the inevitable farewell through costumes, body paint and dance. When at one point Tantri’s mother washes the paint from her face, it is as if tenderly to expel the illusion that things can remain as they are. In long dream sequences and against the background of the Balinese philosophy of sekala – the seen – and niskala – the unseen – Andini relates how one ten-year-old girl deals with parting and grief.

    Kapan film Sekala Niskala tayang?

    Sekala Niskala adalah film Indonesia tahun 2018, disutradarai Kamila Andini.

    Sinopsis film Sekala Niskala

    Sekala Niskala (2018) adalah Film drama Indonesia garapan Kamila Andini. Dibintangi Ni Kadek Thaly Titi Kasih, Ida Bagus Putu Radithya Mahijasena, Ayu Laksmi, Ketut Rina, dan Happy Salma.

    Siapa pemain film Sekala Niskala?

    Sekala Niskala dibintangi Ni Kadek Thaly Titi Kasih, Ida Bagus Putu Radithya Mahijasena, Ayu Laksmi, Ketut Rina, Happy Salma, dan Gusti Ayu Raka. Disutradarai Kamila Andini.

    Siapa sutradara film Sekala Niskala?

    Sekala Niskala (2018) disutradarai Kamila Andini.

    Apakah film Sekala Niskala layak ditonton?

    Ya. Sekala Niskala (2018) mendapat Celluloid Score 80%. Skor ini komposit hingga empat input yang tercatat (editorial Celluloid, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb); sentimen penonton ditampilkan terpisah.

    Di mana nonton film Sekala Niskala?

    Katalog Indonesia Celluloid mencatat Sekala Niskala di Netflix. Ini cuplikan ketersediaan, bukan daftar langsung; periksa judul dan paket langganan di platform sebelum menonton.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English The Seen and Unseen

    The Seen and Unseen (2018) Review: Grief Danced in Bali

    The Seen and Unseen is Kamila Andini's Balinese fable about a girl facing her twin brother's illness, told through dance and dream more than conventional drama.

    Yes, with some patience. It is a beautiful, meditative film about childhood grief, best for viewers who enjoy poetic art cinema over plot-driven stories.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    The Seen and Unseen: frequently asked questions

    Is The Seen and Unseen worth watching?

    Yes. The Seen and Unseen (2018) has a Celluloid Score of 80%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Seen and Unseen?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video or buy it from Amazon Video. Elsewhere: Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Malaysia; Netflix in the Philippines; Netflix in Thailand. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Seen and Unseen?

    The Seen and Unseen runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

    Who stars in The Seen and Unseen?

    The Seen and Unseen is directed by Kamila Andini and stars Ni Kadek Thaly Titi Kasih, Ida Bagus Putu Radithya Mahijasena, Ayu Laksmi, Ketut Rina, Happy Salma.

    What is the Metascore for The Seen and Unseen?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Seen and Unseen is 78 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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