Women From Rote Island

Director : Jeremias Nyangoen 

Language : Indonesian with English subtitle

2023 | Drama, 106 min.

Synopsis

Nine days after his death, Abraham has not been buried, in order to fulfil Abraham’s last message: “There is no funeral before Martha returns.” The return of Martha from Sabah, Malaysia is of course a special joy for the family, especially Orpha the mother and Bertha her sister. However, after two years abroad, Martha falls completely depressed due to the rape she was the victim of while working as a labourer on a palm oil plantation. As the head of the family, Orpha must also be a tough woman. However, due to the unfavourable environment, Martha again became a victim of sexual harassment.

About Jeremias Nyangoen

Jeremias Nyangoen was born in Pontianak on June 29, 1968. He is an actor and screenplay  writer. He is also a film producer, notably for the film “I Love You, Om…” (2006). Jeremias is also known for his works filled with high literary value. As an alumnus of the Jakarta Institute of Arts, his strong background in art education has shaped his sensitivity to the literary and psychological aspects in the world of filmmaking. As an actor, Jeremias dares to experiment with his roles, including portraying the character Sumanto in the film “Sumanto-Kanibal” (2004). This bravery demonstrates his dedication to art and his desire to bring strong characters to life in his works. One of his written screenplays is “Denias (Senandung di Atas Awan)” (2006), which earned him the Citra Award in the Indonesian Film Festival as the Best Screenplay Writer. And this time, Jeremias proves that he is a multi-talented individual by directing the film “Women From Rote Island” as his debut film.