Underplayed Gems

Mereka Kembali (1975)

Mereka Kembali poster
Directed by
Nawi Ismail
Genre
war film
Country
Indonesia
Runtime
2h 07m
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The catalogue in 3D

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How it feels

The film follows a group of Indonesian soldiers during a long and difficult retreat. It shows their struggles and sacrifices as they try to return home.

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What happens

Mereka Kembali (They Return, 1972) is an Indonesian war film directed by Nawi Ismail. The film portrays the Indonesian equivalent of the Chinese Long March, interpreting the past from the perspective of its own time. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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