In a rural Indonesian town, young Rakib works as the lone housekeeper of an empty mansion belonging to Purna, a retired general whose family his ancestors have served for centuries. When Purna returns home to run for mayor, Rakib bonds with the older gentleman, who becomes his mentor. But after an election poster is found vandalized, Rakib tracks down the culprit and sets off a chain of violence.
Indonesia's Official Submission to the 96th Academy Awards.
DIRECTED BY MAKBUL MUBARAK
INDONESIA, POLAND, GERMANY, SINGAPORE, FRANCE, PHILIPPINES, QATAR | 2022 | INDONESIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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