Lucky Kuswandi

Directing

Lucky Kuswandi

Born

1980-08-29 (46)

Place of birth

Jakarta, Indonesia

Known for

Directing

Credits

26 titles

Lucky Kuswandi (born August 29th, 1980) is an Indonesian film director and writer.

Known for

A Normal Woman poster
6.0

When an unidentified disease starts to upend her life, a socialite must unravel the mystery behind it — before her whole sense of self falls apart.

A Normal Woman

2025

Dear David poster
6.1

A secret fantasy blog might jeopardize the promising future of Laras, a talented student, when the blog is revealed to her entire school.

Dear David

2023

Madame X poster
7.0

Threatened by Kanjeng Badai and his militant and homophobic political party, a country's safety depends on Adam, a hairdresser.

Madame X

2010

Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens poster
6.3

After his father's passing, a teenager sets out for New York in search of his estranged mother and soon finds love and connection in unexpected places.

Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens

2021

Switch poster
NR

Emma and Febby, who have different personalities, work together to establish an alternative cinema called CineSpace. Until one night, an incident forces them to stay overnight in the cinema. In the morning, their bodies are swapped with each other. This incident forces them to adapt to life. The quiet Emma with Febby's body must approach Richard, a barista who is liked by Febby. Meanwhile, Febby with Emma's body is required to take a scholarship test and do Emma's work which she is not good at.

Switch

2017

9808: An Anthology of 10th Year Indonesian Reform poster
NR

In May 1998 something happened in Indonesia that no one had thought possible. After persistent demonstrations, primarily by students, the repressive era of President Suharto came to an end. Many film makers from the present generation were closely involved in this revolution at the time. In this omnibus film, ten film makers look back on events.

9808: An Anthology of 10th Year Indonesian Reform

2008

Film credits

Series credits

Behind the camera

A Normal Woman poster
6.0

When an unidentified disease starts to upend her life, a socialite must unravel the mystery behind it — before her whole sense of self falls apart.

A Normal Woman

2025

A Normal Woman poster
6.0

When an unidentified disease starts to upend her life, a socialite must unravel the mystery behind it — before her whole sense of self falls apart.

A Normal Woman

2025

Dear David poster
6.1

A secret fantasy blog might jeopardize the promising future of Laras, a talented student, when the blog is revealed to her entire school.

Dear David

2023

Madame X poster
7.0

Threatened by Kanjeng Badai and his militant and homophobic political party, a country's safety depends on Adam, a hairdresser.

Madame X

2010

Madame X poster
7.0

Threatened by Kanjeng Badai and his militant and homophobic political party, a country's safety depends on Adam, a hairdresser.

Madame X

2010

Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens poster
6.3

After his father's passing, a teenager sets out for New York in search of his estranged mother and soon finds love and connection in unexpected places.

Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens

2021

9808: An Anthology of 10th Year Indonesian Reform poster
NR

In May 1998 something happened in Indonesia that no one had thought possible. After persistent demonstrations, primarily by students, the repressive era of President Suharto came to an end. Many film makers from the present generation were closely involved in this revolution at the time. In this omnibus film, ten film makers look back on events.

9808: An Anthology of 10th Year Indonesian Reform

2008

In the Absence of the Sun poster
7.3

A tender, melancholic night is experienced through the eyes of three women as they struggle to find themselves in this ever-changing jungle of Jakarta.

In the Absence of the Sun

2014

In the Absence of the Sun poster
7.3

A tender, melancholic night is experienced through the eyes of three women as they struggle to find themselves in this ever-changing jungle of Jakarta.

In the Absence of the Sun

2014

A World Without poster
5.0

Founded by the power couple, Ali and Sofia Khan, The Light is a training center that claims to be a self-betterment organization, focused on helping youths take charge of their life for a brighter future. But when three best friends join this organization, they soon realize that dark shadows lurk behind The Light and must find a way to escape.

A World Without

2021

Three Sassy Sisters poster
NR

A musical drama inspired by the 1956 classic, Tiga Dara. It tells the story of three sisters—Gendis, Ella, and Bebe—who live with their father and grandmother after their mother passed away. Each of them has a different personality, but they are all independent and focused on their careers. However, their grandmother becomes worried because her granddaughters are still unmarried. She then tries to find them suitable partners, which leads to various comedic situations, family conflicts, and questions about love and freedom.

Three Sassy Sisters

2016

At Stake poster
NR

At Stake is a brave and eye-opening documentary anthology tackling taboo issues that many women are facing in the world's most populous Islamic country, Indonesia. Topics range from female genital mutilation to the conflict that arises when unmarried women want to go to the gynecologist.

At Stake

2008

The Fox Exploits the Tiger's Might poster
7.5

Two preteen boys discover their sexuality and the relation between power and sex.

The Fox Exploits the Tiger's Might

2015

Asian Queer Shorts poster
NR

A sexy compilation of the best gay cinema from Asia.

Asian Queer Shorts

2009

Bridezilla poster
5.2

After failing to deliver for a demanding bride, a wedding planner makes a bold business move and throws the wedding of the year — for herself.

Bridezilla

2019

Galih & Ratna poster
6.9

Two teenagers face demands from their families that do not care about what they want. They only have each other to encourage and pursue their dreams.

Galih & Ratna

2017

Galih & Ratna poster
6.9

Two teenagers face demands from their families that do not care about what they want. They only have each other to encourage and pursue their dreams.

Galih & Ratna

2017

Still poster
1.0

A gay teenager detached from his surroundings, Guy (Jason Woo) runs away from home to escape the idle stillness of his life in the ethereal nearly silent short film Still . He is desperate for a human connection, some kind of a substitute for love—something he never receives from his absent, distant father, whom he never fully knows or understands. Guy takes the train towards a beach town and checks into a dilapidated motel, roaming the barely-alive streets aimlessly and cruising through life’s clichess only to find discomfort and disillusionment.

Still

2005

No artwork available
NR

Marni, a policewoman, is tasked to investigate the accusation of child molestation, allegedly done by an expatriate teacher at an International School in Jakarta. As Marni goes deep in her investigation, she has to navigate the media circus and public hysteria that manipulates and corrupts the truth.

The Crucible

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No artwork available
NR

Marni, a policewoman, is tasked to investigate the accusation of child molestation, allegedly done by an expatriate teacher at an International School in Jakarta. As Marni goes deep in her investigation, she has to navigate the media circus and public hysteria that manipulates and corrupts the truth.

The Crucible

—

Fragment poster
NR

Fragment is an omnibus film celebrating the strength and diversity of South-East Asian independent cinema. Made up of a collage of ten stories, each story distinctively embraces the other's subjectivities through the collective sentiments of vulnerability and fortitude. This film is commissioned by the Asian Film Archive (AFA) for its tenth anniversary celebrations.

Fragment

2015

Fragment poster
NR

Fragment is an omnibus film celebrating the strength and diversity of South-East Asian independent cinema. Made up of a collage of ten stories, each story distinctively embraces the other's subjectivities through the collective sentiments of vulnerability and fortitude. This film is commissioned by the Asian Film Archive (AFA) for its tenth anniversary celebrations.

Fragment

2015

A Letter of Unprotected Memories poster
NR

Lucky Kuswandi is taking us on a personal journey he underwent when Imlek, the Chinese New Year, was declared to be a national holiday. The celebration always takes him back to his childhood, when such festivities were still forbidden. Through his eyes, we see the unique colors with which the people celebrate Imlek, past and present, and the big question he always poses with each Imlek.

A Letter of Unprotected Memories

2008

No artwork available
NR

A woman finds herself confronted by her own image: who is she, and what makes her a woman? As she finds a black cherry that seduces her, she is forced to explore and to finally take full control of her own body. Her desire is aroused by an apparently insignificant fruit.

Black Cherry

2005