
The Year of Living Dangerously
1982 • Drama, Romance • PG
Australian journalist Guy Hamilton travels to Indonesia to cover civil strife in 1965. There—on the eve of an attempted coup—he befriends a Chinese Australian photographer with a deep connection to and vast knowledge of the Indonesian people, and also falls in love with a British national.
Runtime: 1h 55m
Delve into the rich tapestry of Christopher J. Koch's novel 'The Year of Living Dangerously,' where the beaten paths of Jakarta come alive amidst political uproar. Unlike the distilled essence captured in the movie, the novel offers intricate insights into complex characters navigating love and loyalty amid chaos. By immersing yourself in Koch's vivid prose, you will uncover layers of narrative and context often sidelined in cinematic adaptations. Embrace the detailed historical background and nuanced emotional landscapes that the novel presents as it guides you through the personal and political predicaments of its protagonists. Discover the full breadth of themes such as journalistic ethics and cultural conflict in a way that only the original text can provide. Choose the novel to experience the authentic pulse of a nation on the brink of change and the philosophical dilemmas faced by those who chronicled its story. Koch's narrative deftly captures the essence of a tumultuous era, allowing readers to engage deeply with the enduring questions of identity and moral responsibility.
The Year of Living Dangerously inspired from
The Year of Living Dangerously
by Christopher J. Koch