A movement to criminalize men with long hair, commonly referred to as "gondrong". during Indonesia’s New Order era gave rise to various negative stereotypes that continue to be attached to long-haired men to this day. However, this criminalization stemmed from motivations far deeper than mere concerns over hairstyle and was closely tied to the authoritarian leadership of the period. These underlying factors are explored in a short documentary titled “Gondrongisme.”

After a year of unemployment due to layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Toyib is now a stay-at-home dad who spends his days taking care of the house and his daughter. Pressure from his wife, who is the breadwinner of the family, drives him to try to regain his pride and restore his family's unity. However, the difficulty of finding work and the threat of divorce lead him to a decision that causes his family to experience lifelong regret.