Amidst the volatile dawn of Indonesian independence, five individuals from starkly contrasting socio-political backgrounds must navigate a heavily fractured nation to deliver a critical state document, confronting severe hostility and paranoia from the very revolutionary factions they seek to serve.
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Garin Nugroho Director · Dirmawan Hatta Writer Larry Manda Cinematographer
First release October 27, 2026 · Produced in Indonesia · Languages Dutch, English, Indonesian
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Imajinari
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Jagartha
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Springboard Entertainment
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Laspro
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Trinity Entertainment Network
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Atarui Films
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Indonesia
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Original title
Merah Sebelum Fajar
Original language
Indonesian
Spoken on screen
Dutch · English · Indonesian
Release dates
Japan · October 27, 2026
Premiere · Tokyo International Film Festival
Indonesia · January 21, 2027
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