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Please add Javanese as a language option.

I'm trying to fix the language of this film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14132316/

It currently lists "Ojibwa", but that is incorrect as the film takes place in eastern Java, Indonesia. The language is listed as Osing, but that's very small so may not warrant it's own separate listing, but it is either related to or a variation of Javanese, which is quite widely spoken. I was surprised it's not already an option. I'm relatively confident this would be the only film in Osing thus far, but I imagine there are plenty of Javanese films out there that are currently listed as "Indonesian" since no other option was available.

Osing language (wikipedia)

Javanese language (wikipedia)

Other films wholly or partially in Javanese:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8024712/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8836476/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6947800/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9818102/

Many thanks,

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I'm wondering if I could get an update on this request, please? It's been five years. 70+ million people speak this language, so it's not obscure or seldomly used.

Thanks.

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@Fergenaprido​ You are a very patient person. 5 years.

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I actually forgot about this request. I just assumed it was implemented. And then earlier today Indonesian languages came up in a discussion on a film forum and I was checking which ones were in the database and was surprised that Javanese wasn't there, so searched the community forum to see if anyone had requested it... and it was me.

I've had previous success with getting Oromo added pretty quickly. Maybe @Michelle can help expedite this one too. (not sure if that tagging worked so I added a link)

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