As Indonesia moves forward with the construction of its new capital, Nusantara, in East Kalimantan, the promise of progress has come at a deep cost to the indigenous Balik Tribe. Once living in harmony with the Sepaku River and surrounding forests, they now face displacement, contaminated water sources, and the slow erosion of their cultural identity.

At the heart of this story is the family of Pak Pandi and Bu Pandi, lifelong residents of Sepaku. Through their daily routines, quiet resilience, and reflections, we witness the emotional and spiritual toll of a development project that has disrupted generations of connection to the land. Their home, once sustained by clean water and fertile soil, now stands at the edge of uncertainty.

With the capital project now stalled due to funding issues and a new president yet to confirm its future, the Balik people—like the Pandi family—find themselves caught in limbo. Will their sacrifice lead to lasting change, or has their land been taken in vain?

This feature documentary offers an intimate portrait of survival and dignity, raising critical questions about justice, inclusion, and what it truly means to build a future without forgetting those who were there first.