Docs By The Sea 2026 • In-person Lab: 1–5 September 2026 • Forum : 6–9 September 2026

The Act of Remembering

Two sisters—one that returned home to confront their past, the other determined to leave it behind—reunite and grapple with the lasting impact of their shared childhood trauma.

In 2019, filmmaker Riani returned to Indonesia, determined to confront her past and heal from childhood trauma. Her older sister, Meita, chose a different path—building a new life in Sweden, far from the place that once hurt them. In 2023, the sisters reunite when Riani visits Meita abroad. As they revisit old films Riani created during their shared hardship of witnessing abuse, the two reflect on their divergent journeys and how their upbringing shaped who they’ve become.

  • Duration

    20 min

  • Status

    Post-production

  • Est. Completion

    2026

  • Edition | Lab
    • 2025 | Short-Storytelling