Solo, Solitude

The film focuses on Wiji Thukul, a poet who becomes a voice of dissent against the Suharto regime in Indonesia. During the political unrest of 1996, he is accused of inciting riots and is forced to flee to Pontianak in Borneo. Living in hiding, Wiji changes his identity while continuing to express himself through poetry and short stories, illustrating the power of art in times of oppression.

Meanwhile, his wife Sipon struggles to protect their family under constant surveillance in Solo, central Java. The film unfolds against the backdrop of Indonesia's turbulent political landscape, culminating in Wiji’s disappearance just before Suharto’s eventual fall from power. This gripping narrative delves into the personal sacrifices made in the name of freedom and the enduring spirit of resistance through art.