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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.

Project Team Member(s)

Emiliana Ammirata

Producer

Brahmantyo Putra

Producer

Riani Singgih

Editor

Project Info

Project Status

Post-production

Duration

20 Minutes

Country of Production

Est. Completion

2026

Production Company

Seven10 Media Discordia Cine