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The film by visionary director Bagas Setyo Putra, Di Balik Malam, raises important issues in society. This is the credits sequence.
Bunga, an introverted translator, experiences flashbacks of past sexual trauma and the only person she could turn to for solace is Bintang, an erotic movie star.
Growing up as a Deaf individual in Indonesia, Mufi was taught to speak instead of sign. As an adult, now she carves her music career to inspire others to express themselves through sign language.
Teguh was dishonorably discharged as a policeman due to his sexual orientation. With the support of his partner Tonny, Teguh decided to purue justice by bringing his case to court, an act that has never been done before in Indonesia from the LGBTQI+ community. From this, the question arises, why would he put himself in potential danger by going against the institution? The film tells a love story between Teguh and Tonny, which becomes the foundation of why this fight needs to be fought for.
Marsiti is a girl who dreams of winning a bull race. She was trained by her late father and inherited two buffaloes. Upon hearing her mother’s intention to sell the buffaloes to Haji Roni, her father’s rival, Marsiti stole the bulls with the help of her two best friends, Ponidi and Marjuki. The problem is, no female had ever been jockey for a bull race before. As the head of the race organizers, Haji Roni rejects Marsiti’s request. Marsiti secretly sets up a plan to continue take part in the race and prove that she is a skilled jockey.
Partners for 40 years, Michael and Gregory approach the end of their journey together with incredible love and courage.
Wulan, a woman who lost her brother, Stevanus, in the Klender Mall looting in May 1998. Although her memories of her brother only come from the stories of her mother, Maria Sanu, Wulan is inspired to write an essay titled "Dia Pergi dan Belum Kembali" and continue her mother's struggle to seek justice.