Cahaya dari timur: Beta Maluku

I was quite lucky to attend the premiere of "Cahaya dari Timur: Beta Maluku", in Jakarta, and even meet the director in person.

It is a magnificent and inspiring story based on a real events which happened in the east of Indonesia - the place unknown to most of the foreign visitors to this country. It's a story of humble and ordinary people, divided because of the ethnic problems. It's a story of individuals who could change the world, just if they put a little bit of effort, energy and faith... and just behave like human beings to each other. Although, the movie is a little bit too long, as the director put a lot of time into character development, it's a very rewarding experience.

I sincerely hope that this movie will receive wider distribution around the world, as it really deserves. Unfortunately, at this moment, the film is not available in other countries... but I hope that in the near future, after the movie becomes available, I will be able to share my experience with other cinema lovers around the world.

Wish that Indonesia makes more films like this...

What an inspiring true story! Maluku has survived from the conflicts of different beliefs that happened for years. This movie shows us that sports, soccer in this case, can unite people.

Great casts! Good job Angga, Glenn, & team.