Bayang

A quiet, intimate plunge into a teenager's self-doubt that aches with recognition and ends on a breath of hope.

Directed by

Kana Sybilla

Genres

Drama

Starring

Giselle Tambunan, Matacha Parengkuan

Tagline

You are more than what you see.

Overview

Ayu (16) becomes obsessed with the beauty standards she sees in social media and magazines. Covering her mirror with notes about what it means to be “beautiful,” she pushes herself to change her appearance through makeup, dieting, and other painful efforts. As her reflection disappears behind these expectations, so does her sense of self. Overwhelmed, Ayu escapes to the beach, where an unexpected encounter with the girl she idolizes challenges her beliefs and reveals a different understanding of beauty and self-acceptance.

How it feels

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

About

Identity, obsession, coming-of-age, isolation

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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