After the Curfew

A former lieutenant recently released from the Indonesian Armed Forces. He returns to Bandung haunted by memories of violence and convinced that nobody understands his revolutionary experience. He rejects Gunawan's coercive tactics and pursues a personal vendetta, risking his future for moral clarity.

Norma is Iskandar's fiancée who hosts him after his return and tries to keep the peace of the family. She is worried about Iskandar's safety and fate, yet remains supportive as the couple navigates the perilous political climate. She eventually goes out to search for him during the unfolding crisis.

A former squad leader now a successful businessman who uses fear and force to push his nationalist agenda. He justifies his actions as necessary for the good of the country and seeks to neutralize rivals, creating a climate of corruption and coercion. He is ultimately shot by Iskandar during a confrontation.

A pimp who has left military life and descends into gambling and exploitation. He mistreats Laila and becomes involved in violent plots against Gunawan. His reckless ambitions push the characters toward a fateful decision.

A prostitute under Puja's control who becomes a witness to the orbit of corruption around Gunawan. She bears the consequences of the men’s schemes and embodies the oppressed underclass affected by the power struggle.

A former squad member who has become a successful building contractor. He provides a practical, cynical perspective on post-war opportunities and warns Iskandar about facing the past. He represents the new elite that emerges from the revolution's ruins.

A party guest during the welcome-home celebration; she functions as part of the social backdrop that frames the main action. Her presence highlights the civilian life continuing amidst political tension.

Norma's father who sets Iskandar up with a job at the governor's office, representing the older generation's involvement in the new political order. He helps anchor Iskandar in a civilian career, though it ends poorly.

A minor figure who interacts with Iskandar in the aftermath of the curfew; his presence contributes to the social texture of the time and the sense of ordinary life continuing under strain.