Name: The Sea Speaks His Name
Genre: Drama
Released: 2025-04-19
Duration: 30 min
Cast: Reza Rahadian, Ayushita Nugraha, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Tio Pakusadewo, Alit Aryani Willems

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Die, you will die. But you will be reborn again and again.

In the turbulent shadow of the 1998 regime collapse, a young activist's defiance against state tyranny leads to his brutal abduction, triggering a painful struggle for survival in captivity and a desperate search for answers by his family.

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Directed by: Pritagita Arianegara
Written by: Leila S. Chudori
Produced by: Gita Fara, Wisnu Darmawan
Music by: Thoersi Argeswara

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April 19, 2025 · 30 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released: April 19, 2025
Runtime: 30 min
Content: Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama
Original language: Indonesian
Made in: Indonesia

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4 questions, like "Is The Sea Speaks His Name worth watching?"

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Is The Sea Speaks His Name worth watching?

90

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90.

Is The Sea Speaks His Name plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Sea Speaks His Name?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Sea Speaks His Name in English?

Indonesian

No, it was made in Indonesian.