Overview
A nostalgic journey through young love and self-discovery in the vibrant streets of Bandung.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- nostalgic
- wistful
- warm
- date night
- nostalgic movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Milea and Dilan's relationship develops while they navigate high school friendships, jealousy, and emotional discovery.
The story is set in 1990 Bandung and emphasizes youthful romance, school routines, and period-specific social identity.
Dilan approaches Milea through unusual, distinctive gestures that separate him from her other male relationships.
High school, classmates, former relationships, and peer conflicts directly shape Milea's romantic journey.
Films like Dilan 1990, and why
Ada Apa dengan Cinta?
teen romance, nostalgic school setting, and emotionally earnest coming-of-age tone
Eiffel I'm in Love
high school romance, youthful identity, and wistful Indonesian cultural setting
Flipped
teenage first love, school friendships, and nostalgic romantic drama
Movie Details
- Directors
- Fajar Bustomi, Pidi Baiq
- Release Date
- 2018-01-25
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (38)
Cast
- Iqbaal Ramadhan
- Vanesha Prescilla
- Debo Andryos
- Giulio Parengkuan
- Omara Esteghlal
- Yoriko Angeline
- Zulfa Maharani
- Brandon Salim
- Ira Wibowo
- Happy Salma
Common questions
- What is Dilan 1990 about?
- A nostalgic Bandung school romance follows a newcomer drawn into the unconventional courtship of a charismatic motorcycle-riding teenager.
- What is Dilan 1990 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dilan 1990 as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Dilan 1990 violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Dilan 1990 as mild.
- Which films are like Dilan 1990?
- Films with a similar feel include Ada Apa dengan Cinta?, Eiffel I'm in Love, and Flipped.
- How long is Dilan 1990?
- Dilan 1990 runs 109 minutes.
