Becoming Girl

An anthology explores the lives of four women as they navigate the societal pressures of womanhood.

Teguh was dishonorably discharged as a policeman due to his sexual orientation. With the support of his partner Tonny, Teguh decided to purue justice by bringing his case to court, an act that has never been done before in Indonesia from the LGBTQI+ community. From this, the question arises, why would he put himself in potential danger by going against the institution? The film tells a love story between Teguh and Tonny, which becomes the foundation of why this fight needs to be fought for.

Since his father died, Gimba did not want to get away from his mother, while his mother feels that her health is getting worsen. One day, Gimba was left in a hut by his mother. Gimba also realized that his mother was gone too long.

Portrait of Tompe the coastal area which was hit by the Rob flood caused by 2018’s post-disaster effect through dialog between Sarifa (10) and her grandfather (70). Sarifa finally found out similar disaster that occurred a long time ago in their village (Mapaga Tsunami in 1968).

Nadia (15) spends her last day riding a motorbike with her boyfriend with among feelings of loss before leaving Palu and being sent to Islamic Border School by her Dad (50) who always forbids her from dating.

Ziya tells the story of the discrimination she experienced through two egg characters that she brings to life in her world.

Anton ran away from home to study in Paris. After a scholarship scam, he ends up in Serpong. He meets Komang, who will then take him around to find Paris within Serpong.

The conflicted journey of Ila and Iko, retaining for a kite, spare change, and a pack of sugar in the land of sand.

In order to conduct a research for disaster mitigation documentary, Sarah and Erick go to Anyer Beach to obtain some information related to earthquake and tsunami in Banten, where they finally involved in a dialogue talking about the disasters such as tsunami, earthquake, and liquefaction that ever happened in their hometown, Central Sulawesi.

Kania, a hijab-wearing girl from the outskirts of Jakarta, enrolls in the elite Galaxy High School through an unexpected arranged marriage. There, she must try to adapt to her new environment while also trying to prevent her arranged marriage to Bagas from going through. Just as Kania begins to feel comfortable in her new surroundings, her longtime best friend feels left out.