The Sea Speaks His Name
“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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Reza Rahadian
Laut
Known for
Sri Asih
24 Hours with Gaspar
Ayushita Nugraha
Asmara
Also in
Kartini: Princess of Java
Losmen Bu Broto: The Series
Dian Sastrowardoyo
Anjani
Known for
What's Up with Cinta?
The Night Comes For Us
Tio Pakusadewo
Laut's Father
Known for
The Raid 2
Java Heat
Alit Aryani Willems
Laut's Mother
Also in
Pardon My Affair
The Devil’s Cult
Tanta Ginting
Alex Perazon
Known for
The Shadow Strays
The Queen of Black Magic
Haydar Salishz
Sunu
Known for
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts
Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams
Ade Firman Hakim
Naratama
Known for
The Queen of Black Magic
Lukman Sardi
Intel
Known for
Borderless Fog
Gundala
Adjie Nur Ahmad
Intel
Known for
The Big 4
Pritagita Arianegara Director · Leila S. Chudori Screenplay Thoersi Argeswara Composer
First release March 3, 2017 · Produced in Indonesia · Production Dian Sastrowardoyo Foundation
Production
Cineria Films
Production
Dian Sastrowardoyo Foundation
Production
Indonesia
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Languages
Original title
Laut Bercerita
Original language
Indonesian
Spoken on screen
Indonesian
Release dates
Indonesia · March 3, 2017
Digital
Indonesia · April 19, 2025
Limited theatrical · 100% Manusia Film Festival
No release date listed for United States.
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