Cigarette Girl (2023) is an Indonesian streaming television series directed by Kamila Andini & Ifa Isfansyah. Based on the book of the same name by Ratih Kumala, it is set against the backdrop of Indonesia’s tobacco industry, which is closely meshed with the country’s history.
Quick Facts
| Title | Cigarette Girl (Indonesian: Gadis Kretek) |
| Type | TV Mini-Series (5 episodes) |
| Genre | Romantic Period Drama |
| Release Date | November 2, 2023 (Netflix); premiered October 5, 2023 at the Busan International Film Festival |
| Directors | Kamila Andini & Ifa Isfansyah |
| Based On | “Gadis Kretek” novel by Ratih Kumala |
| Starring | Dian Sastrowardoyo, Ario Bayu, Putri Marino, Arya Saloka |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Where to Watch | Netflix |
It was released on 2 November 2023 on Netflix.
Score & Composer
Cigarette Girl doesn’t have a single original-score composer publicly credited in available records. Instead, the series builds its dual 1960s/2000s soundtrack around existing and newly recorded Indonesian songs. Its theme song, “Kala Sang Surya Tenggelam,” is performed by singer-songwriter Nadin Amizah, and several episodes weave in period-appropriate compositions by the late Indonesian composer Ismail Marzuki, whose songs (including “Rindu Lukisan” and “Bandar Jakarta”) help evoke the show’s 1960s setting. We haven’t been able to independently confirm a dedicated score composer credit, so rather than guess, we’ve left that detail out.
Every Song (by Scene)
Cigarette Girl Soundtrack, view and listen to all the songs from the 2023 TV series, tracks are listed by episode.
Season 1: Episode 1: ‘Jeng Yah’
- Kala Sang Surya Tenggelam –By Nadin Amizah
- Dimana Merdeka –By Kelompok Penerbang Roket
- Rindu Lukisan –By Ismail Marzuki
- Anything You Want – By Reality Club
- Setangkai Bunga Mawar –By Ismail Marzuki
- Bandar Jakarta – By Ismail Marzuki
Season 1: Episode 2: ‘Rose’
- Runtuh –By Feby Putri & Fiersa Besari Pop
- Selamat Tinggal – By Daramuda, Danilla & Rara Sekar
- Sepasang Kekasih Yang Pertama Bercinta Di Luar Angkasa (feat. Ugoran Prasad) – By Frau
- Kala Sang Surya Tenggelam – By Nadin Amizah
Season 1: Episode 3: ‘Red’
- Kr. Setangkai Bunga Mawar – By Netty
- Sang Penikam –By Noh Salleh
- Santai – By NonaRia
- Kala Sang Surya Tenggelam –By Nadin Amizah
- Cita- Cita – By Saiful Bahri
Season 1: Episode 4: ‘DR’
- Pergi Tanpa Pesan –By Sore
- Kala Sang Surya Tenggelam – By Nadin Amizah
- Lonely Holiday –By Alien Child
- Kala Sang Surya Tenggelam –By Chrisye
Season 1: Episode 5: ‘Lady Cigarette’
- Kereta Ini Melaju Terlalu Cepat –By Nadin Amizah
- Kala Sang Surya Tenggelam –By Nadin Amizah
- Kau Rumahku –By Raissa Anggiani
Cigarette Girl Soundtrack is available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify.
Where to Stream
Cigarette Girl streams exclusively on Netflix. All five episodes became available on November 2, 2023, after the series had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on October 5, 2023.
Cast
- Dian Sastrowardoyo as Dasiyah, “Jeng Yah”
- Ario Bayu as Raja
- Putri Marino as Arum
- Arya Saloka as Lebas
Supporting cast includes Sheila Dara Aisha, Ibnu Jamil, Rukman Rosadi, and Tissa Biani.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Cigarette Girl?
Cigarette Girl was co-directed by Kamila Andini and Ifa Isfansyah.
What is Cigarette Girl based on?
The series is based on the novel “Gadis Kretek” (Cigarette Girl) by Indonesian author Ratih Kumala.
Who composed the Cigarette Girl soundtrack?
No single original-score composer is publicly credited. The series uses a curated soundtrack featuring Nadin Amizah’s theme song “Kala Sang Surya Tenggelam” alongside period-era songs by Ismail Marzuki.
Where can I watch Cigarette Girl?
Cigarette Girl streams on Netflix, where it has been available since November 2, 2023.
Who stars in Cigarette Girl?
The main cast includes Dian Sastrowardoyo, Ario Bayu, Putri Marino, and Arya Saloka.
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