
Nai Djenar Maesa Ayu
Acting
Biography
Nai Djenar Maesa Ayu (born January 14, 1973 in Jakarta) is an Indonesian novelist, short story writer, actress, screenwriter, and filmmaker.
Known For

Sartika, a pregnant young woman, moves away from her city hoping to provide a better future for her child. She meets Maya, a coffee shop owner in Pantura. Maya takes care of Sartika and helps with her deliveries. After Sartika gives birth, Maya manipulates her into working for her as the "Kopi Pangku" waitress, a job that requires her to serve coffee on a man's lap, until one day she meets a fish distributor truck driver named Hadi and falls in love. Will she find happiness?
On Your Lap

Tales of supernatural sci-fi phenomena unfold in this collection of seven mind-bending, interconnected stories imagined by writer-director Joko Anwar.
Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams

Suzzanna is determined to exact revenge on Bisman, the cruel village ruler who killed her father with black magic. To achieve this, she learns black magic, but realizes Bisman's power is immense. In the midst of her efforts, Suzzanna falls in love with Pramuja, a religious man who doesn't know her secret, forcing her to choose between pursuing her revenge or sacrificing him for love.
Suzzanna: Witchcraft

After leaving prison, Elzan struggled to earn money through street fighting and becoming a debt collector, in order to redeem his family's house which was confiscated by the bank. However, defending the family home feels useless, because Elzan has to be in direct conflict with Ical, his own younger brother. With the help of Ara and Rio, Elzan fights for the integrity of his family by risking everything.
Pertaruhan: The Series

Lela, a mortician, finds something odd about the body of her mother who died suddenly. Trapped in sacred tension and a tense horror journey, Lela discovers another oddity in the body of the corpse she was bathing.
The Corpse Washer

As a child, Yuli witnessed her parents die at the hands of a mysterious force after her mother became possessed. Branded a cursed and unwanted child, she survived and grew up under the roof of her father's other wife Ambar and her daughter Laras, enduring constant humiliation. Fueled by vengeance, Yuli performs a forbidden ritual. As the dark magic takes root, the world around her begins to unravel.
The Book of Sijjin & Illiyyin

Set in 1960s Java, a young Javanese woman betrays her teacher, falls in love and must face dire consequences.
Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra

When a violent act kills her parents, Sita vows to debunk the idea of supernatural torment after death — a fixation that leads her on a dark quest.
Grave Torture

Amelia and Jenny have always been in love. Yet, Amelia's arranged marriage with David forced them apart. Jenny was in despair till she meets Amelia again and ended up having to watch her poisoned right in front of her eyes. As David accused her of the unspeakable crime, Jenny stands by faith that David is the actual killer. David stirred all eyes into suspecting Jenny. When things got tangled, will Jenny be able to prove her innocence?
Sianida

Ajo Kawir is a fighter who fears nothing, not even death. His raging urge to fight is driven by a secret: his impotence. When he crosses paths with a tough female fighter named Iteung, Ajo gets beaten black and blue, but he also falls head over heels in love. Will Ajo’s path lead him to a happy life with Iteung, and, eventually, his own peace of mind?
Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash

After moving her family to a remote village, a busy single mother loses her son, who seems to have been abducted by a vengeful spirit.
Marni: The Story of Wewe Gombel

Ki Mangun Suroto, an ambitious puppeteer, seeks ancient knowledge for wealth and immortality. Citra, is recruited as a sinden but chosen as a sacrifice. Training hard to fund her sister treatment, Citra faces terrifying events.
Danyang Wingit Jumat Kliwon

After being removed from his position at the Keraton by Cokrokusumo, Brotoseno intends to take revenge. Brotoseno invites a woman named Kanti who is also filled with hatred for Cokrokusumo.
Mangkujiwo

The world becomes unpredictable when the pandemic happens. But in the face of despair, people put aside reasons and stop worrying. For these couples from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Korea, even love blossoms. They embrace each other and cling to one another desperately and fearlessly. Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Seoul. Three couples in three cities in three countries: The paths of a telemarketer for a loan company and a cart rink owner are destined to cross. A pub owner and a woman with their own background stories. A virgin forklift operator who has never kissed before and a kiss-for-sale manager.
Look At Me Touch Me Kiss Me

After a student's scholarship falls through, her academic dreams lie in a life-changing offer: marry into a family in exchange for tuition.
The Mediterranean Sea

When Putri's mother suddenly disappeared mysteriously, she decided to trace the available clues to find her mother again, starting from walking through a haunter forest, an abandoned factory, until arriving at an old house which turned out to be inhabited by "tuyul" and the terrifying black "kuntilanak".
Pamali: The Little Devil

Danu, a student who suddenly killed himself during an online class session because He couldn't stand the bullying that other students did. A few days after his funeral, a mysterious figure began to terrorize and attack those deemed responsible for Danu's death. A group of Danu's friends and bullies, known as "The Circle", must choose between confessing their sins or facing a mysterious figure who threatens their lives.
Kenapa Gue?

Sancaka has lived on the streets since his parents left him. Living a hard life, Sancaka survives by thinking about his own safety. When the condition of the city gets worse and injustice rages throughout the country, Sancaka must decide whether he continues to live to look after himself or rise to become their oppressed hero.
Gundala

A woman of nobility battles patriarchal norms in order to improve educational access for women in early 1900s Indonesian society.
Kartini: Princess of Java

After growing up in a tumultuous household, Yura finds herself in a love triangle with two close friends as she faces a personal and financial crisis.