Asian Premiere
Arika Nusa
33 minutes | 2026 | Indonesia | Drama | Ambonese Malay
SYNOPSIS
After returning to her remote island village, a young law graduate discovers plans to build a nickel smelter that threatens the land and sea her community depends on. As corporate promises of progress divide the village, she becomes the voice of a grassroots movement, risking her family, her future, and everything she calls home.
SCHEDULE
Tue, 1 Dec 2026 | 15:45 | EMPIRE XXI | PREMIERE
CREDIT
| Production Company | Welora Pictures |
| Producer | Grace Rijoly |
| Director | Geraldy Laimera |
| Scriptwriter | Jandri Welson Pattinama |
| Cinematographer | Juan Wohel |
| Production Designer | Prily Maukar |
| Editor | Geraldy Laimera |
| Main Cast | Siloam Putrisia Matauseja |
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| Notable Achievement | - |
| Contact | welorapictures@gmail.com |
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Geraldy Laimera
Geraldy Laimera is a young Indonesian filmmaker from Maluku. In 2021, he founded Welora Pictures, an independent production company dedicated to stories from underrepresented communities. His films have received recognition at festivals in Indonesia and the Netherlands. Through cinema, he brings stories from Maluku to global audiences, exploring culture, identity, and environmental justice.
