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Wikipedia article
'Taman Lawang' (lit. 'Lawang Park') is an Indonesian comedy-horror movie about transvestites in Lawang Park who are forced to prostitute to make ends meet. The film was released on 7 November 2013, starring Olga Syahputra and Nikita Mirzani.Ayu Utami. 6 November 2013. [http://id.omg.yahoo.com/news/para-waria-ramaikan-acara-nonton-bareng-film-taman-040619387.html Para Waria Ramaikan Acara Nonton Bareng Film Taman Lawang]. The film was directed by Aditya Gumai and executively produced by Asye Berti Saulina.Heribertus Irwan Wahyu Kintoko. Editor: Agung Budi Santoso. 4 November 2013. [http://www.tribunnews.com/seleb/2013/11/04/ini-dia-bocoran-honor-olga-syahputra-untuk-peran-waria-di-film-taman-lawang Ini Dia Bocoran Honor Olga Syahputra Untuk Peran Waria di Film Taman Lawang].
Chand Kelvin was one of the actors who portrayed a transvestite in the movie. He wanted to show the other side of a transvestite: '"It's a new experience, being a transvestite. However, that's just acting. Usually there is a judgment among the community that transvestites are scums of society. Only the movie 'Lawang Park' shows a different angle, namely how difficult it is to earn money. So I thought, transvestites should not be looked down upon".'Munady dan Prlm. 4 November 2013. [http://www.pikiran-rakyat.com/node/257303 "Pikiran Rakyat Online", Chand Kevin Jadi Banci Taman Lawang].
Plot
The story is of a reliable young journalist named Angie (Angie Virgin) who is challenged to investigate mysterious events in Lawang Park. The event begins with the death of a transvestite, named Ningrum (Bobby Tience). Ningrum was killed while trying to escape a raid. He fled with his best friend, Cynthia (Olga Syahputra). After Ningrum's death, Cynthia began to experience strange events and occurrences and becomes a terror victim.Sony Cinema Products Corporation. [http://www.21cineplex.com/taman-lawang-movie,3308,03TLAG.htm Cinema 21, Taman Lawang], diakses pada 2 November 2013.
Cynthia feels Ningrum is angry because he could not help her when she falls into a river, and in the end, she dies. Reportedly, the figures of Ningrum and Cynthia often wander, and Angie continues to be haunted by their ghosts.
Cast
* Olga Syahputra as well as the protagonist named Cynthia and Producer.
* Nikita Mirzani
* Bobby Tience
* Ferry Irawan
* Angie Virgin
* Tarra Budiman
* Chand Kelvin
* Jony Billy
* Trans women of Lawang Park as cameo.
References
Category:2013 films
Category:2013 comedy films
Category:Indonesian comedy films
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