Joanna Dyah

Geger Perikoloso

The Indonesia political turmoil of 1965 prevents Koesno from pursuing his dreams. His desire to dance clashes with political prejudice against dancers, thrusting him into dangers he cannot comprehend.

Kuncen

Darus (62) is a river guardian. He practices rituals and adheres to beliefs as a form of reciprocity with nature. One day, Darus hears news of a child missing in the river and is asked by the community to help with the search. However, his advancing age and an increasingly toxic relationship with the river have left him unable to go near it, to the point of causing him distress. Darus is trapped in a dilemma: saving the missing child or protecting himself.

In the Eve For Love

On New Year's Eve, Indonesian migrant worker, A-Di, meets Taiwanese local, Chi. A-Di decides to let herself loose just for once, and joins Chi in a “wild” night where she is free to be who she wants to be.

Grief

Kira (21) is a girl who was forced to abort her pregnancy by her lover and his family. Not accepting this, Kira tried to fight back, but unexpectedly a robbery incident caused her to lose her life. Her best friend who knew about Kira's incident tried to seek justice.

Portrait

Agus does not have a photo of his father to display at his father’s funeral mass.

Once Upon a Night

Tupiah, a 42-year-old mother who is pregnant with her fifth child, found herself in a remarkable situation one night. With unwavering determination, Tupiah decided to step out to cover her husband's neighbourhood watch duty, as he was unable to fulfil his responsibilities. She brought along some snacks as a token of appreciation for the watchmen stationed at the guard post. To her surprise, when she arrived at the guard post, she didn't encounter the watchmen but rather other mothers who were came also filling in for their husbands. In that unexpected moment, a strong sisterhood blossomed among them as they collectively confronted a thief. Their empathy, courage, and sense of unity were put to the test.

Everyday Noise

Ayu, a customer service employee, had to pay her mother's rent arrears in the village but her salary was paid late. When she confronted his boss about her salary, she accidentally revealed dark facts in her workplace.

Seribu Bayang Purnama

Putro Purnama returned to his village after being discouraged from pursuing his hopes and dreams in the city. Determined to start a new life and dreams of revitalizing his family's land through natural farming methods. However, plans quickly resolve the resistance when his family's old rival challenges him to a prestigious farming competition. These battles can determine who will gain influence over the villagers. As Putro struggles to prove the value of sustainable natural farming, his journey becomes more complicated when he falls in love with Ratih, the owner of the village's chemical fertilizer and pesticide shop, the daughter of his family's rival. Caught between his ideals and feelings, Putro struggles to bring meaningful change to society while facing personal and social conflicts. His determination to improve the lives of those he loves is tested at every turn, forcing him to face challenges deeper than his dreams.