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‘The Sea Speaks His Name’ Review: Absorbing Indonesian Political Thriller Is an Ode to Disappeared Activists

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In this article The Sea Speaks His Name Leila S. Chudori
By Guy Lodge, originally published in Variety
Oct 11, 2026

Adapted from Leila S. Chudori's well-regarded novel, Yosep Anggi Noen's film follows an idealistic young student down a perilous path of protest in the final years of the Suharto dictatorship.

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