Nokas
Originally released in 2016. Nokas is a documentary film. directed by Manuel Alberto Maia. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Zelaitial Nokas Taklale, Atalya Taklale, and Erna Norwaci Taklale-Hanas
Synopsis
Nokas, a 27 years old man has a simple dream that is to marry his beloved Ci, a Timorese girl who works in a slaughterhouse in Sumili, Kupang. It is not easy to marry a Timorese girl who due to the belis or dowry a man has to pay. The amount varies but it is never a bargain. Sometimes such tradition makes marriage sound like a business transaction which the women become merely an object. In addition Nokas has to get another fund ready for two wedding ceremonies in two locations. Hailing from a poor family Nokas has to make a strategy in funding the costly wedding ceremonies many problems emerge from such big issue like the dowry he has to pay to the parents to the issue of wedding dress. With observational approach this movie is depicting the efforts of Nokas’s family in fulfilling his wedding expenses.
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What is Nokas about?
Nokas, a 27 years old man has a simple dream that is to marry his beloved Ci, a Timorese girl who works in a slaughterhouse in Sumili, Kupang. It is not easy to marry a Timorese girl who due to the...
Who directed Nokas?
Nokas was directed by Manuel Alberto Maia.
How long is Nokas?
Nokas has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Nokas released?
Nokas was released on November 29, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nokas?
The main cast of Nokas includes Zelaitial Nokas Taklale, Atalya Taklale, Erna Norwaci Taklale-Hanas, Laasar Taklale.