The Mirror Never Lies
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A small island is inhabited by members of the Bajo tribe, a nomadic fishing community of the Wakatobi Islands. After her father is lost at sea, twelve-year-old Pakis keeps treasuring the mirror he gave her, hoping that (according to Bajo belief) he will return and appear reflected in it. Then a young man comes into her life, threatening conflict between Pakis and her mother.
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Cast
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Atiqah Hasiholan
Tayung
Known for
Java Heat
Edge of the World
Reza Rahadian
Tudo
Known for
Sri Asih
24 Hours with Gaspar
Khikmawan Santosa
Kamila Andini
Also in
The Architecture of Love
Asaf Antariksa
Gita Novalista
Pakis
No other roles listed
Thoersi Argeswara
Nadine Chandrawinata
Dirmawan Hatta
Eko
Lumo
Ipung Rachmat Syaiful
Efransjah
Kamila Andini Director · Dirmawan Hatta Screenplay Ipung Rachmat Syaiful Cinematographer
First release May 5, 2011 · Produced in Indonesia · Production SET Film, SET Film Workshop
Production
WWF Indonesia
Production
SET Film
Production
SET Film Workshop
Production
Indonesia
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Languages
Original title
Laut Bercermin
Original language
Indonesian
Spoken on screen
Indonesian
Release dates
Indonesia · May 5, 2011
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
March 23, 2013 · International Women's Film Festival of Creteil
Germany
February 1, 2012 · Berlin International Film Festival
Hong Kong SAR China
March 23, 2012 · Hong Kong International Film Festival
Indonesia
October 9, 2025 · Digital · Netflix
Japan
October 23, 2011 · Tokyo International Film Festival
Philippines
November 13, 2011 · Cinemanila International Film Festival
South Korea
July 23, 2023 · Premiere · Korea International Ocean Film Festival
Taiwan
July 3, 2012 · Taipei Film Festival
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