“Vaterland” or A Bule Named Yanto

A quiet, bittersweet short that sits with uncomfortable sibling tension and the ache of never quite belonging.

Directed by

Berthold Wahjudi

Genres

Drama

Starring

Aggai Saibuma, Sarah Muckarin Röser

Overview

When German-Indonesian Yanto (mid 20s) visits his younger sister in Yogyakarta, he expects a simple reunion – until he realises she belongs more effortlessly than he ever has. As envy and dissonance between siblings surface, Yantos journey becomes a bittersweet exploration of mixed-race identity.

How it feels

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

About

Identity, family, isolation, race

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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