Women from Rote Island

A woman named Martha returns to her family to attend her father's funeral, reuniting with her mother and sister. While her arrival brings joy to her relatives, Martha struggles with severe depression resulting from a brutal assault she endured while working on a palm oil plantation in Malaysia. As she attempts to reintegrate into her home life, she faces further sexual harassment due to her circumstances. The story focuses on the trauma she carries and the strength of her mother, Orpa, who leads the family.

This Indonesian drama and thriller was directed and written by Jeremias Nyangoen. The film features a credited cast of 30 actors, including Merlinda Dessy Adoe in the role of Orpa, Irma Rihi as Martha, and Sallum Ratu Ke as Bertha. Produced by Langit Terang Sinema and Bintang Cahaya Sinema, the movie has a runtime of 143 minutes. It was released on February 22, 2024. The production involved a credited crew of 42 members.