The deceptively simple synopsis of Ruwatan belies its profound intensity. Written and directed by Ernest Lesmana, the Indonesian film guts you with the quiet, unspoken, and multiple blows of the story of a blind mother, her daughter, and their weekly appointments at an alternative therapy place. The production is lacklustre but both Vonny Anggraini (Ibu, the mother)… Continue reading Ruwatan: The Inescapable Need For Resilience, And Love Which Makes It Bearable
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Fish Out Of Water: Mellow Look Into A Child’s Inner World
Two brothers, set apart by a medical condition and a fervent imagination. Two parents, differing on their ideals of their children’s upbringing, and their own temperament. In writer-director Alyssa Asaro’s 16:10-minute film, the world is simple. It is a regular, simple family, leading a routine life, but with the unexpected help of an ally. Known… Continue reading Fish Out Of Water: Mellow Look Into A Child’s Inner World
Nene: A Moving Tribute To Someone Dearly Loved
A mother and son wait for the start of their journey. Miles away another mother prepares for the end of hers. Shown parallelly are two narratives in writer-director King Louie Palomo’s Nene, a film on life and its all-encompassing stories. A touching and a believable depiction of what must be several people’s real-life experiences, Nene,… Continue reading Nene: A Moving Tribute To Someone Dearly Loved