When damaged coral reefs threaten an Indonesian fishing community’s future, the village takes a difficult gamble to protect the sea it depends on.
In the remote Indonesian hamlet of Arubara, life has long moved to the rhythm of the sea. But as coral reef damage and dwindling fish stocks threaten local livelihoods, the community makes a difficult decision: to close its fishing grounds for several months in the hope of restoring marine life. Will their gamble pay off?
Film Details
Director: Manuel Alberto Maia
Country: Indonesia
Year: 2025
Running time: 12 minutes
Language: Bahasa Indonesia, with English subtitles
Country: Indonesia
Year: 2025
Running time: 12 minutes
Language: Bahasa Indonesia, with English subtitles
Screened at LandxSea
LandxSea Film Festival 2026
12 September 2026 · Montrose Playhouse
Premiere: European Premiere