The Sea Speaks His Name

Upcoming in October 2026, this historical drama is set in Indonesia during the final months of the New Order regime in 1998. The story follows Biru Laut, a university student and member of a secret activist group called Winatra, who is forced into disappearance due to his commitment to pro-democracy movements. The narrative focuses on the subsequent struggle of his family, particularly his younger sister Asmara Jati, as they search for him and other missing students while confronting a period of national violence.

The film is directed by Yosep Anggi Noen, following his work on 24 Hours with Gaspar and The Redemption of Sin. The screenplay was written by Noen and Leila S. Chudori. The production was a collaboration between Jagartha, Visual Media Studio, Lynx Films, and Gambar Gerak. The ensemble cast features Reza Rahadian in the lead role of Biru Laut, alongside Yunita Siregar, Christine Hakim, Arswendi Nasution, Eva Celia, and Dian Sastrowardoyo. The movie has a runtime of 133 minutes.