children, paranoia, friendship, slice of life
The Manadonese Senna is about to embark on her first journey to explore her roots in Indonesia. A week before her departure, she attempts to connect with her mother Annie and other family members. Her efforts fail one by one, until she reveals a secret. Will Senna be able to break through her mother’s silence?
Aldo Agaatsz (1992) is a self-taught filmmaker based in Amsterdam. He began his career as a videographer before founding his own production company, Peper Film, which works across fiction, music videos, documentaries, and commercials. With roots in his Indonesian heritage and a degree in Social Work, his films explore social issues, quiet conflict, and longing, brought to life through humor and rhythm. His visual style is known for colorful and symmetrical framing. His work includes Elements, a minimalist drama about mental health, and Sudah (2025), which explores the mother-daughter relationship, migration, and longing and will premiere at NFF.
