This City Is a Battlefield

Set in Jakarta in 1946 during a period of war, the story follows a violinist burdened by his past who is tasked with bombing a colonial theatre. His mission is threatened when a rebel develops romantic feelings for the violinist's wife, creating a conflict that puts their lives and the independence of Indonesia at risk.

The film was written and directed by Mouly Surya, following her 2024 production Trigger Warning and preceding Twisted Fate in 2025. The ensemble cast features Chicco Jerikho as Guru Isa, Ariel Tatum as Fatimah, and Jerome Kurnia as Hazil, supported by a credited cast of 37 people. Produced by companies including Starvision Plus and Epicmedia, the project was a multi-national effort involving contributions from Indonesia, the Netherlands, France, and several other countries.

The movie has a runtime of 119 minutes and blends elements of history, romance, and war drama. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6.9/10 based on 6 votes.