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The Sea Speaks His Name

2026 · Film · 133 min

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Plot

Set during the volatile final months of Indonesia’s New Order regime, the narrative chronicles a young student activist's perilous commitment to pro-democracy underground movements and his family's subsequent, grueling quest for justice following his forced disappearance.

About The Sea Speaks His Name

The Sea Speaks His Name (Indonesian: Laut Bercerita) is a 2026 Indonesian political drama film directed by Yosep Anggi Noen. It is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Leila S. Chudori. She also co-wrote the screenplay with Noen. The film stars Reza Rahadian as Biru Laut. The film will have its world premiere and compete in the Competition section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on October 11, 2026 for 'Busan Awards'. The film was released on 29 October 2026 in Indonesian theatres.

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Cast

  • Reza RahadianBiru Laut
  • Yunita SiregarAsmara Jati
  • Christine HakimMrs. Ratih Wibisana / Laut's Mother
  • Arswendy Bening SwaraMr. Arya Wibisana / Laut's Father
  • Eva CeliaRatih Anjani
  • Dian SastrowardoyoKasih Kinanti
  • Yoga PratamaArifin Bramantyo
  • Ben NugrohoAlex Perazon
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