Joni's Promise

Joni's Promise

In a city that never stops, he never slows down. Meet Jakarta's fastest courier

Directed by Joko Anwar

Produced by Kalyana Shira Films, Focus Films Limited

200583 min6.8 / 10

A lighthearted romantic comedy-adventure about a determined courier racing against time through Jakarta's chaotic streets to keep a promise to a woman he's attracted to.

A film delivery man promises a beautiful young woman to deliver a film reel on time to a movie theater, but the the whole city seems to conspire against him.

Questions people ask

  • Does Joni's Promise end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Joni's Promise easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Joni's Promise sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Joni's Promise scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Joni's Promise violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

50/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity27

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise68

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Joni's Promise

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Joni's Promise

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Joni's Promise, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Joni's Promise, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Joni's Promise, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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