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202298 minGdocumentary

The Tone Wheels

202298 minGdocumentary

A 53-year-old friend helps a Dangdut musician and his wife record their songs using a simple device and an old computer in South Jakarta.

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A 53-year-old friend helps a Dangdut musician and his wife record their songs using a simple device and an old computer in South Jakarta.

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Yuda Kurniawandirector

Yuda Kurniawanwriter

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Ubay, a Dangdut musician from Lenteng Agung in South Jakarta, dreams of recording his songs. Alongside his wife and a member of his traveling Dangdut cart group, he seeks to fulfill this long-held ambition. Didiet, a 53-year-old friend, offers to assist with a simple recording device and an old computer. The recording process proves challenging, with various obstacles arising. Despite these difficulties, Ubay and his team remain committed to their passion for Dangdut music.

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