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Browse 4 movies from Rekam Films
As a teenager, Warti carried too much burden: being a mother, the backbone of the family, as well as a victim in her own household. She tried to breastfeed her baby, but stress and malnutrition prevented her from producing milk. Meanwhile, her husband, Supri, is immersed in online gambling and violence. From behind a pile of false eyelashes that she strings together to survive, Warti searches for the strength to make a decision: stay in the toxic household, or leave for a better life for herself and her baby.
Dec 2025
Inspired by a true story about two farming families in Bali and Gorontalo. Made (60) a seaweed farmer in Nusa Lembongan, Bali, he insisted on maintaining his seaweed farming business, amidst the rapid flow of change and the massive tourism sector that damaged the sustainability of the marine ecosystem. Meanwhile, far away in the Transmigration area, Tuwarno (55) a Corn Farmer in Saritani Village, Gorontalo must face drought due to long drought, he is aware of climate change and wants to re-implement an environmentally friendly agricultural system and believe in local wisdom.
Jul 2025
Ubay a Dangdut musician and owner of a traveling Dangdut cart group in Lenteng Agung of South Jakarta. Together with his wife and dangdut cart member, he wanted to be able to record their songs. A long-held desire and must be realized before their age is getting older. Didiet (53 years) is Ubay’s old friend who is willing to help them to realize their dreams, even though he has only a simple recording device and an old computer. The process of recording was not entirely as well as they expected, many obstacles they faced. But in the name of Dangdut they don’t give up. Their great passion for dangdut music is the main reason for facing it all.
Nov 2022
Tells the story of love and marriage between Fajar and Rahma, who come from Javanese and Minang cultures, as well as the conflicts that arise due to differences in family traditions on both sides.
Oct 2025