In the ancient Bugis way of life in Indonesia, gender non-binary ‘bissu’ were once revered spiritual leaders. Eka, one of the last remaining bissu, decides to leave behind their identity, searching for belonging in a world that insists on definitions.
Directed by Andrea Suwito
Produced by Finbar Somers, Mandy Marahimin & Xavier Rocher
Produced by Finbar Somers, Mandy Marahimin & Xavier Rocher
Umbra Motion Picture Company
Co-production with Tanakhir Films & La Fabrica Nocturna Cinéma
Co-production with Tanakhir Films & La Fabrica Nocturna Cinéma
Awards:
DMZ Docs Development Grant 2021
Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary (SEA-DOC) Production Grant 2022
Cannes Docs 2023 Documentary Association of Europe Award 2023
Visions sud est Award | Visions du Réel 2025
DMZ Docs Development Grant 2021
Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary (SEA-DOC) Production Grant 2022
Cannes Docs 2023 Documentary Association of Europe Award 2023
Visions sud est Award | Visions du Réel 2025
Presented at:
Docs By The Sea 2020
Sheffield Doc/Fest MeetMarket 2021
DMZ Industry 2021
Festival De Cannes | Docs-In-Progress 2023
Points North Fellowship | Camden International Film Festival 2023
VdR–Rough Cut Lab | Visions du Réel 2025
