Merantau

A quiet, restless short that turns an ordinary errand into a low hum of worry and longing for home.

Directed by

Jalu Glissenaar

Genres

Drama

Starring

Maryam Akbari, Iris van der Vliet, Rosa Kouwen

Overview

When 18-year-old Nova has just arrived in the Netherlands, she can’t call her worried mother as promised. What should have been a simple run to the store turns into a long journey in search of connection.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Immigration, isolation, family, identity

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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