Discoveries from Indonesia World Cinema

In the story "Baju Kurung," Nizam decides to leave his family to find work in the city. Despite his mother and younger brother living in hardship, Nizam believes his departure can change their family's fate. Meanwhile, Azmi, Nizam's younger brother, tries to take on the family's responsibilities. However, an unexpected tragic accident changes everything.

It is said that Nadin (22 years old) is one of the students who made a cultural visit to Kasepuhan Banten Kidul, she violated the rules that should not be done in the sacred traditional leuit (rice barn). This made Nadin meet a mysterious village youth named Alang (25 years old) who came to bring happiness and made Nadin fall in love but soon he disappeared. Nadin searched until she began to realize what was really happening. Under the traditional leuit she mourned her sadness dreaming of beauty that never came true.

Tells the story of Mrs. Prapti, who is stubborn about defending her place of residence. While at the dinner table, his three children debated defending their argument. Self-esteem, dreams, ambitions and various investment missions.

A husband leaves his wife and kids for the sake of pleasure. Eulis Atjih, his wife, and children live in poverty. Later on, when he returns destitute, she forgives her former husband

Suparto is a middle-ranked officer who is moved to Jakarta. In the city, he meets Harjiman, the licensing importer. Then Harjiman introduces him to Roostinah whose task is to seduce Suparto for help in securing the import licenses. Suparto's wife, Sulastri, comes to Jakarta when she hears about her husband's unfaithfulness. Then Suparto realizes that Roostinah is sent to seduce him, but when he returns to Sulastri, she rejects him. His crime is discovered and Suparto is sent to prison. When he completes his sentence, Suparto joins the migration to Sumatra. Then Sulastri accepts him again.

The story about the sensational diva Syahrini and her clumsy bodyguards.

A Bestfriend since highschool meet again for the first time in a while. Arsena dare himself to confession into Kaira his secret lover since high school. But that's it's good option or not?

Anwar, a quiet 17-year-old who works at a small photo studio, has a habit of secretly taking pictures of people just before their portraits are taken — moments when they show who they really are. One day, a man named Aryadi walks in with his family, and Anwar realizes: this man is his father. At home, Anwar lives with his mother, Ayu, and their relationship becomes tense as old wounds resurface. Struggling with his feelings and memories, Anwar starts to question what family really means and whether he’s been hiding from the truth through his camera. POTRET is a heartfelt story about growing up, facing the past, and seeing people — and yourself — more clearly than ever before.

ANTO (12) and BUDI (12) must take a responsibility how it feels becoming a girl name DARA (12) who experienced her first menstruation when they were playing football in abandoned field far away from the market.

Angga (Chairil JM) witnesses his adoptive father being tortured, but when he tries to rescue him, Angga is thrown into a river. Angga is given his inheritance, a box containing a necklace and a lash called the Fire Whip, which has the power to make his body as strong and hard as stone. With his new power and the help of some martial arts misfits, Angga seeks revenge against the murderous gang of robbers behind his father's death.

A woman sits alone, enjoying a peaceful moment in a seaside park, unaware that she is secretly being watched by a mysterious girl from afar. The girl's gaze conceals an unknown intention, creating a quiet tension in the air. Soon, an unexpected event unfolds, turning the calm afternoon into a startling moment that changes everything.

Vira takes her troubled sister and her two friends to a remote forest believing the journey will heal their broken wounds, but the deeper they go into the forest the more their fears resonate.

Fai, a young man who lives in his apartment, was just trying to enjoy another Wednesday when he suddenly found that his electricity, internet, and all his food supplies had been cut off by his father, along with notes of reminders to celebrate/pray in a Balinese tradition, the Day of Silence or Nyepi. Now he is trying to find a way to escape his father's shadow and enjoy the rest of his day without having to pray on the Day of Silence.

Someone who has failed to get what he wants, whether it is a girlfriend or wealth. However, he is trapped by his own dreams in a virtual reality where he can get what he wants, so he forgets that the world he lives in is not the real world, but is just a virtual world.

The Uni Pangaea is a nation ruled by a totalitarian regime called the "Grand Order". They created a system in which 150 selected people are appointed as state officers and will be given the title of "Noble". Noble No. 42, one day, receives a task that triggers strange memories. As he becomes more entangled in secret messages and psychological manipulation, No. 42 connects with Jinhai, a Captain of the forbidden Revolutionary Army. In the end, he must choose between continuing his service or destroying the system that has shaped his life...

Agus, who is determined to get back with his ex, finds his pet catfish transforming into an astral figure named Yanti, and Yanti will accompany Agus on his journey until the meeting will change his life forever.

Set in 1998, an activist got arrested and tortured by a group of unknown people.

The struggle of someone who feels lost amidst the difficult choices facing them. They search for answers in everything they see, but are constantly pulled back and forth by white strings. Confusion, fear, and pressure combine into a chaotic storm of emotions—pushing them to the brink of resignation.

Gepeng's journey in finding her lover, Jujuk, who went to Jakarta because of her aunt's invitation and was employed as a maid in her aunt's house. Jujuk became the center of attention for all the men in the house. Gepeng who tried to find Jujuk encountered obstacles because he was blocked by Tarsan.

Yohanes’ life hangs by a thread as financial hardship leaves him unable to afford the medication for his heart condition. In his despair, he returns to the Field of Grace Church (Gereja Ladang Kasih), seeking healing and renewed hope. However, instead of solace, Yohanes discovers that the cure he longs for comes at a steep price. As his health continues to decline, he is faced with demands for sacrifices far beyond what he ever imagined.

Kahiyang's journey of homesickness for a sense of emotional closeness to her culture. Nostalgic conversation and shows how Kahiyang contributes to her cultural roots

Kelas Bintang is back with this pack of drama called Dia Oh Dia.

Lisa, a painter, and Vino, a photographer, are a deaf couple who have been in a relationship for 6 months. One day at Lisa's painting studio, Vino, who initially only wanted to take pictures of Lisa's paintings, felt that he wanted to capture his lover while painting. However, Lisa's reaction was unexpected. Quarrels are inevitable. Vino who feels his girlfriend doesn't trust him himself to have the photo, was offended until Lisa finally tried to open up about the reasons behind the trauma she had. Vino who feels guilty then convinces Lisa to move forward through her trauma together.

Baskoro tries to continue his life as an organic farmer, a legacy that is inherited by his grandfather. All the memories and knowledge of organic farming left by his grandfather, he made as a force to survive in the regeneration of organic farmers.

Wati was looking for a motorcycle taxi, when her mother approached her. Finally they agreed and looked for a common address. Until Wati's eyes twinkled and the motorcycle taxi stopped. Maman's fun and the night belongs to Wati.

Karyo, a truck driver, is forced to bring a corpse back to its home. To kill some time along the way, Karyo starts telling the corpse stories about his complicated life.

The "Long March" Story of the Siliwangi Division from Yogya returned to Bandung, when the Renville Agreement failed on 18 December 1948. Panglima Sudirman received the Siliwangi Division again. The long journey was a full and challenging journey, both against the Dutch, and also against the Darul Islam (DI) mob.

One day in 2030, on her escape from the Islamic State of Indonesia, a pregnant woman was trapped with her abusive lover, and a pastor whom they abducted to marry them.

Joe Santani (Wingky Wiryawan) is a rocker whose musical career is running out. He is losing his creativity and purpose of life. One day someone from his past, Ujang (Iang Darmawan) comes at his home to deliver the message from Abah Rahman (Shanjaya), head of Sinar Asih village, Joe's hometown: asking him to go home. He hopes this trip will rediscover his inspiration and purpose of life. In the village of Sinar Asih, he meets again with people from his past. One of them is Andini, the woman who has many memories with him. The problem is getting more complicated when the village of Sinar Asih is experiencing the kerosene crisis and the health condition of Abah Rahman is not possible to lead the villagers through the crisis.

The Floating Chopin tells about a couple who go on a vacation in a beautiful beach. The man tells about his visitation to Europe during holiday. Apparently, he gets a task where he should interpret his visitation.

Behind the splendor of the Kingdom of Luwu lies the heartbreaking story of a Princess believed to be cursed. Will the Princess find hope, or will she succumb to the curse that haunts her?

Within the cycle of time, earthquakes emerge as part of nature’s rhythm— a sequence of events that recur with their own inherent order. Through kayori, an oral tradition of ancient songs and chants, the ancestors left messages for future generations as warnings about natural disasters.

Tommy is a designer. He has been toiling away at a website design but his colleague accuses him of plagiarism. To Tommy's dismay, even his boss is unimpressed and hits the roof, bellowing at Tommy to rework the entire design and stay up all night if he must. Without a choice, Tommy hunkers down to pull an all-nighter in the office. Late at night with no one else around, terror strikes. Is he alone in the office, or not?

A mother sacrifices her savings to send her son into the military, but her world shatters when he transforms into Sailor Moon. Desperate for a solution, she turns to a shaman for help.

This film is a compilation of three stories whose characters are interrelated. The three stories are told from the perspective of each character. Jingga (Dewi Liyanto Lie) learns to cook secretly for the person she likes: Eros (Deddy Henuk). Eros works tirelessly for Rima (Cindy Gumala Rusli), whom he loves and is willing to sacrifice for her. Rima patiently waited for the person she loved while folding a thousand paper birds hoping they would be together again. Jingga, Eros, and Rima seemed to forget about the existence of their friends and the people around them who paid a lot of attention to them. When hopes crumble, attention shifts to those close to them, but the film's story does not provide a closed ending.

A man who lives in the last house standing at a development site contends with the onslaught of destruction.

Cina and Annisa love God and God loves them both. But Cina and Annisa cannot love each other because they call God by different names.

Ho Liang, a widower of Chinese descent with a custom that is still thick with customs in the ancestral land, in love with Pei-Pei. There is a relationship that does not match. As for Sastro, the old bandot, with his collection of turtles, fell in love with Nio, who if he was hanging out his clothes did not really wear a bra. This caused Sastro to be aroused and to update. Another story, Ibing was too late to find the girl he loved, Eti. Assisted by a pedicab driver. Everything flows with entertaining humor

Anton, a village gambler who is deeply in debt, has no money left. This drives him to resort to black magic at Kali Urip under the guidance of Mbah Djiwo, a village shaman who seems somewhat dubious, in order to get money quickly. Armed with offerings, meditation, and strange spells, Anton performs the ritual at Kali Urip. However, this leads to absurd terror in his own home. When the terror of a female ghost in a white robe appeared, the situation grew increasingly chaotic until it was revealed that the ghost they feared was merely a patient who had escaped from mental hospital.

Jeje is a third-semester college student struggling to support his studies. He has to accept the fact that his parents no longer have the money to continue his studies, so he must earn his own money. Amidst his difficulties, he longs for a place to return to where he can express his feelings, but Rara , Jeje's girlfriend, appears indifferent to his experiences. When Jeje tries to confide in his friends Ega and Chandra, he is met with unpleasant treatment, with his friends comparing his problems to their own. Jeje has no one but himself and struggles to find a way home except to himself through his diary.

a guy and his test

Ricky who wants to continue his studies abroad, invites his best friend (Gio, Aldo, Hanna, Windy and Mery) partying at his house in Casablanca street. Next day he is surprised to see that Hanna was killed, while Gio, Hanna,s fiancé, is found bound in the bathroom. Guilt and fear make them decide to bury Hanna quietly in a cemetery near Ricky’s house.

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Leila is a student who dreams of becoming a doctor. However, her dream is often hampered by depression caused by an unstable family situation. Her friend, Yaksa, a psychologist, is there to provide Leila with mental and emotional support. Will Leila be able to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor?

A teenager who works on a campaign of a well-known cleric running for government elections, accidentally found a lewd video collection of the cleric's sexual harassment among his students and congregation.

Zeo invited Remi, Ara, Gembi, Darra, Raga and Annika to his hometown, Banyuwangi, to spend their summer vacation together. They have a special mission: to find a local ghost! The seven friends set off to places that are believed to be mystical, including a bamboo tower standing in the middle of rice fields that plays a mysterious tune!

A girl named Rosela who suddenly has mysterious supernatural powers makes her sister disturbed by a scary figure.

A big question surrounding a missing queen forces the king to make a difficult decision in order to find her.

It tells a story of how hard it is for Papuan students to find living spaces because their dorms are fully occupied.

The Great Mecca Feast consists of four acts: the journey from the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia), everyday life in Jeddah, the hajj activities, and the return to the Dutch East Indies. It opens with a group of rural men in the Dutch East Indies who are buying tickets for their hajj pilgrimage. They travel from Tanjung Priok to the Hejaz region of the Arabian Peninsula aboard the SS Madioen, stopping in Palembang to take on more passengers and in Sabang for medical examinations. After embarking more passengers at Perim Island, they reach Jeddah and disembark.

A man suddenly wakes up in a strange white room. There, he reunites with his wife, the woman who was once the greatest love of his life. The meeting leads him to fulfill an old promise.

a short film by Khusnul Khitam