
Dear Nathan: Hello Salma
2018

Representation Score
Fair
2017
Director
Indra Gunawan
Runtime
98 minutes
Average Rating
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Dear Nathan is a conventional teen romance that closely follows established genre clichés. While it successfully provides a non-Western cultural setting, it does not challenge traditional social hierarchies. The film’s strength lies in its regional identity, offering a break from Western-centric storytelling. However, the narrative structure remains tied to traditional gender roles and heterosexual relationships. Ultimately, the film prioritizes emotional resonance and interpersonal conflict over any significant exploration of systemic or social institutions.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship and does not include any queer narratives or non-binary gender identities.
The story follows traditional gender roles, with the male protagonist embodying a rebellious archetype and the female lead serving as an emotional support in a conventional romantic dynamic.
As an Indonesian production, the film offers a non-Western perspective, emphasizing a regional identity that contrasts with the homogeneity often seen in global cinema.
The story emphasizes personal emotional journeys rather than systemic critiques. It avoids Western-centric ideals but does not engage explicitly with anti-institutional or secularist narratives.
The film does not address characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.
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Official Synopsis
The romance between a teen troublemaker and the girl he adores faces an emotional test when his ex returns to play with his heart.

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