Country
Indonesia
Production Year
2023
Running Time
106
Genre
Drama
Age
21+
women, gender, justice | Violence, Rape
After nine days, Martha, an illegal Indonesian migrant worker (TKI) in Sabah, Malaysia, was finally repatriated.
It fulfills Abram’s unusual last message to his wife, Orpa, “There will be no funeral until Martha returns.”
Martha’s return brings joy to Orpa and their youngest daughter, Berta, as well as Damar-jati, Martha’s former high school boyfriend.
However, upon returning, Martha is in a different condition than expected after two years of working abroad. Something happened to her during her time as a palm oil laborer.
As the head of the family, Orpa had to become a strong and resilient mother. She works on restoring Martha’s mental well-being while supporting their two daughters by producing palm sugar to sell at the market.
Director
Jeremias Nyangoen
Jeremias Nyangoen was born in Pontianak on June 29, 1968. He is an actor and screenplay writer known for his works filled with high literary value. He is also a film producer, notably for the film "I Love You, Om..." (2006).
As a Jakarta Institute of Arts alumnus, his strong background in art education has shaped his sensitivity to literary and psychological aspects of filmmaking. As an actor, Jeremias dares to experiment with his roles, including portraying Sumanto in the film "Sumanto-Kanibal" (2004), which demonstrates his dedication to art and his desire to bring strong characters to life in his works.
One of his written screenplays, "Denias (Senandung di Atas Awan)" (2006), earned him the Citra Award in the Indonesian Film Festival as the Best Screenplay Writer. This time, Jeremias proves his multi-talented self by directing "Women From Rote Island" as his debut film.
As a Jakarta Institute of Arts alumnus, his strong background in art education has shaped his sensitivity to literary and psychological aspects of filmmaking. As an actor, Jeremias dares to experiment with his roles, including portraying Sumanto in the film "Sumanto-Kanibal" (2004), which demonstrates his dedication to art and his desire to bring strong characters to life in his works.
One of his written screenplays, "Denias (Senandung di Atas Awan)" (2006), earned him the Citra Award in the Indonesian Film Festival as the Best Screenplay Writer. This time, Jeremias proves his multi-talented self by directing "Women From Rote Island" as his debut film.
