The Sea Speaks His Name

The Sea Speaks His Name is an Indonesian drama centered on a young activist who is abducted by the state after opposing a tyrannical regime during the collapse of 1998. While the protagonist struggles to survive his imprisonment and face the consequences of his choices, his family searches for him. The short film serves as an introduction to a book of the same name written by Leila S. Chudori.

Directed by Pritagita Arianegara, this project follows Wed or Wait in the director's chronological list of works and precedes Kupeluk Kamu Selamanya. The screenplay was written by Leila S. Chudori. The production was handled by Cineria Films and the Dian Sastrowardoyo Foundation, with Wisnu Darmawan and Gita Fara serving as producers. The ensemble cast features Reza Rahadian in the lead role of Laut, alongside Ayushita Nugraha, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Tio Pakusadewo, Alit Aryani Willems, and Tanta Ginting. Released on April 19, 2025, the film has a total runtime of 30 minutes.